Meaning & Definition of Coincidentally in English
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Coincidentally
In a manner that is happening by chance; unexpectedly.
Pronunciation:
/ˌkoʊɪnˈsɪdnt̬li/Part of Speech:
adverbDetailed Definitions
Definition: In a way that suggests an accidental occurrence of events.
Example Sentence: They met coincidentally at the coffee shop.
Definition: At the same time or in the same way as something else, often by chance.
Example Sentence: Coincidentally, her birthday is on the same day as mine.
Etymology
Origin: From the word 'coincidental', derived from the Latin 'coincidere', meaning 'to coincide'.
Synonyms
accidentallyserendipitouslyfortuitously
Common Phrases and Expressions
- coincidentally speaking: When discussing events that occur by chance.
- it just so happens: An expression indicating a coincidental occurrence.
Translations
- Spanish: casualmente
- French: par coïncidence
- German: zufälligerweise
- Russian: случайно
Related Words
- coincidence: A situation in which events happen at the same time by chance.
- coincidental: Describing something that occurs at the same time as another event by chance.
Slang Meanings of coincidentally
Meaning: By pure luck.
Example Sentence: I ran into him at the mall, coincidentally!
Meaning: Haphazardly.
Example Sentence: We ended up in the same party, just coincidentally.