Coincidental
/kəʊˈɪnsɪdəntəl/
Meaning & Definition
adjective
occurring or existing at the same time by chance; not planned or intended.
It was purely coincidental that they both arrived at the party wearing the same outfit.
of or relating to coincidences.
The coincidental timing of their meetings made them question fate.
resulting from coincidence.
The coincidental events of that day led to an unexpected outcome.
Etymology
Derived from 'coincide' with the suffix '-ental', indicating a relation to coincidence.
Common Phrases and Expressions
a coincidental encounter
an unexpected meeting that happens by chance.
coincidental evidence
evidence that appears to support a conclusion but does not necessarily prove it.
it’s no coincidence
a phrase used to imply that something is not by chance, suggesting a deeper connection.
Related Words
coincidence
A remarkable concurrence of events or circumstances without apparent causal connection.
coincide
To occur at the same time or in the same place.
Slang Meanings
Just a coincidence
I ran into my ex at the same store, just a coincidence!
What are the odds?
We were both in the same city at the same time? What are the odds?