Meaning & Definition of word "Coincidentally"

Coincidentally

/ˌkoʊɪnˈsɪdnt̬li/

adverb:

  • 1. In a way that is coincidental; by chance.
    • Example: Coincidentally, I ran into my old friend at the café, just after thinking about her.
  • 2. Happening at the same time or in a similar way as something else.
    • Example: The two events coincidentally occurred on the same day, leading to much speculation.
  • 3. Occurring together by accident without planning.
    • Example: It was coincidentally my birthday when they decided to throw the surprise party.
  • 4. Used to indicate that something happened by chance in relation to something else.
    • Example: He found a book in the library that coincidentally contained the information he was looking for.

Etymology

From the word 'coincidental', derived from the Latin 'coincidere', meaning 'to coincide'.

Common Phrases and Expressions

coincidentally speaking:

When discussing events that occur by chance.

it just so happens:

An expression indicating a coincidental occurrence.

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.