coincidence — a remarkable concurrence of events or circumstances without apparent causal connection
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a remarkable concurrence of events or circumstances without apparent causal connection
Pronunciation (IPA): /koʊˈɪnsɪdəns/
Example Sentences
- It's no coincidence that all successful students wake up early - they planned it that way!
- By pure coincidence, I met my kindergarten teacher at the grocery store after 20 years.
- What a coincidence! We both brought tuna sandwiches and forgot our wallets on the same day.
coincidence
NOUN[/koʊˈɪnsɪdəns/]
a remarkable concurrence of events or circumstances without apparent causal connection
What a coincidence — we booked the same cafe table on the same day!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Late Latin 'coincidentia', derived from the verb 'coincidere' meaning 'to occupy the same place' or 'to agree'. This comes from the prefix 'co-' (together) and 'incidere' (to fall upon or happen).
Breakdown
co- (together) + in- (in/on) + cid (fall/happen) + -ence (noun suffix) = coincidence
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“It's no coincidence that all successful students wake up early - they planned it that way!”
“By pure coincidence, I met my kindergarten teacher at the grocery store after 20 years.”
“What a coincidence! We both brought tuna sandwiches and forgot our wallets on the same day.”
“Is it coincidence or destiny that we keep running into each other at the coffee shop?”
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