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Meaning of coincidentally
The primary meaning of "coincidentally" is to describe something that happens or exists as a result of chance, without any prior planning or intentional connection.
Etymology of coincidentally
The word "coincidentally" originates from the word "coincidence," which comes from the Latin "coincidere," meaning "to fall together."
The term has been used in the English language since the 17th century to describe events or circumstances that occur at the same time or have a connection, often without any obvious reason or intention.
Synonyms
accidentally
simultaneously
unexpectedly
fortuitously
happeningly
incidentally
by chance
randomly
haphazardly
casually
unintentionally
unconsciously
innocently
unwittingly
unknowingly
unthinkingly
inadvertently
carelessly
heedlessly
thoughtlessly
purposelessly
meaninglessly
pointlessly
curiously
strangely
oddly
queerly
funnily
amusingly
comically
interestingly
remarkably
noticeably
obviously
evidently
apparently
plainly
clearly
understandably
naturally
logically
reasonably
rationally
sensibly
soundly
validly
justifiably
excusably
forgivably
tolerably
acceptably
Definitions
- Oxford Languages defines "coincidentally" as happening or done by chance, without any prior planning or intentional connection.
- It can also imply a surprising or unexpected occurrence of two or more events or circumstances that have a connection or relationship.
Usage Examples
- I ran into my old friend coincidentally at the airport, and we had a chance to catch up.
- The two events happened coincidentally, but they were not directly related.
- It was coincidentally the same day that we both decided to visit the museum, and we ended up meeting there.
Antonyms
intentionally
deliberately
purposefully
knowingly
consciously
willfully
voluntarily
deliberately
on purpose
by design
intentionally
calculatedly
premeditatedly
plannedly
expectedly
predictably
obviously
intentionally
meantly
wittingly
knowingly
designedly
studiously
carefully
heedfully
thoughtfully
meaningfully
pointfully
sensibly
rationally
logically
reasonably
justifiably
excusably
forgivably
tolerably
acceptably