coincidences
|co-in-ci-denc-es|
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/koʊˈɪnsɪdənsɪz/
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/kəʊˈɪnsɪdənsɪz/
(coincidence)
unexpected concurrence
Etymology
'coincidence' originates from Medieval Latin, specifically the word 'coincidentia,' where 'co-' meant 'together' and 'incidentia' meant 'falling upon.'
'coincidentia' transformed into the French word 'coïncidence,' and eventually became the modern English word 'coincidence' through Middle English.
Initially, it meant 'falling together,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'events occurring at the same time by chance.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
the occurrence of events that happen at the same time by chance but seem to have some connection.
It was a coincidence that we both wore the same outfit.
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Last updated: 2025/04/17 05:19