coincidence
/kəʊˈɪnsɪdəns/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Also seen as: coincidences
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Of objects, the property of being coincident; occurring at the same time or place.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Of events, the appearance of a meaningful connection when there is none.
Noun
Examples
That the two writers were born and died on the same day is just a coincidence, although there are many conspiracy theories about it.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “coincidence” mean?
Of objects, the property of being coincident; occurring at the same time or place.
Is “coincidence” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.