Coincident

/ˌkəʊɪnˈsɪdənt/

Meaning & Definition

adjective

Occurring at the same time or coinciding in position.

The two events were coincident, happening on the same day.

Corresponding in nature, character, or function; in agreement.

Their interests were coincident, leading to a fruitful collaboration.

Having the same extent or scope; overlapping.

The two circles were coincident, sharing the same center and radius.

Derived from Latin 'coincidens', meaning 'falling together'.

coincidence of events

The occurrence of two or more events at the same time.

coincidental findings

Results that happen by chance and are not necessarily related.

in coincident terms

Expressed in a manner that coincides with another perspective or context.

coincidence

The occurrence of events that happen at the same time by chance.

coincidental

Happening or existing at the same time in a way that is not planned.

By chance

It was all coincident, nothing planned.

A lucky break

Winning the contest was a coincident; I didn't expect it.