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Meaning of coincidences
The primary meaning of the word "coincidences" refers to the occurrence of events that happen at the same time or in the same place, often in a way that is surprising or unexpected.
Etymology of coincidences
The word "coincidences" has its roots in the Latin words "co-" meaning "together" and "incidere" meaning "to fall", with the suffix "-ence" forming a noun indicating a state or condition
The term has been in use since the 17th century to describe the occurrence of events that happen at the same time or in the same place, often in a way that is surprising or unexpected
Synonyms
happenstances
occurrences
events
happenings
incidents
accidents
flukes
strokes of luck
fortunate events
unexpected events
surprises
astonishments
marvels
wonders
miracles
strokes of fate
twists of fate
turns of events
fortuities
luck
chance
fate
destiny
serendipity
synchronicity
convergence
alignment
correspondence
similarity
likeness
resemblance
parallel
analogy
Definitions
- The occurrence of two or more events that happen at the same time or in the same place, often in a way that is surprising or unexpected
- * A striking occurrence of two or more events at one time, especially when this seems surprising or unlikely
Usage Examples
- The coincidence of meeting my old friend in a foreign country was amazing
- * The police investigated the coincidence of the two robberies happening on the same night
- * The coincidence of the two events led to a surprising outcome
Antonyms
inevitabilities
certainties
predictions
expectations
plans
intentions
purposes
designs
schemes
plots
conspiracies
deliberate actions
intentional acts
purposeful behavior
planned events
orchestrated events
staged events
fabricated events
fake events
false events