Meaning & Definition
adverb
In a way that is coincidental; by chance.
Coincidentally, I ran into my old friend at the café, just after thinking about her.
Happening at the same time or in a similar way as something else.
The two events coincidentally occurred on the same day, leading to much speculation.
Occurring together by accident without planning.
It was coincidentally my birthday when they decided to throw the surprise party.
Used to indicate that something happened by chance in relation to something else.
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.
Slang Meanings
By pure luck.
I ran into him at the mall, coincidentally!
Haphazardly.
We ended up in the same party, just coincidentally.