Definitions for coincidence
koʊˈɪn sɪ dənsco·in·ci·dence

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. coincidence, happenstancenoun

   an event that might have been arranged although it was really accidental

2. coincidencenoun

   the quality of occupying the same position or area in space

   "he waited for the coincidence of the target and the cross hairs"

3. concurrence, coincidence, conjunction, co-occurrencenoun

   the temporal property of two things happening at the same time

   "the interval determining the coincidence gate is adjustable"

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. coincidencenoun

   Of objects, the property of being coincident; occurring at the same time or place.

2. coincidencenoun

   Of events, the appearance of a meaningful connection when there is none.

3. coincidencenoun

   A coincidence point.

4. Etymology: coincide + -ence

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Coincidencenoun

   Etymology: from coincide.

   1. The state of several bodies, or lines, falling upon the same point.

   An universal equilibrium, arising from the coincidence of infinite centers, can never be naturally acquired. Richard Bentley, Serm.

   2. Concurrence; consistency; tendency of many things to the same end.

   The very concurrence and coincidence of so many evidences that contribute to the proof, carries with it a great weight. Matthew Hale, Origin of Mankind.

   3. It is followed by with.

   The coincidence of the planes of this rotation with one another, and with the plane of the ecliptick, is very near the truth. George Cheyne, Phil. Prin.

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Coincidence

   A coincidence is a remarkable concurrence of events or circumstances that have no apparent causal connection with one another. The perception of remarkable coincidences may lead to supernatural, occult, or paranormal claims, or it may lead to belief in fatalism, which is a doctrine that events will happen in the exact manner of a predetermined plan. In general, the perception of coincidence, for lack of more sophisticated explanations, can serve as a link to folk psychology and philosophy.From a statistical perspective, coincidences are inevitable and often less remarkable than they may appear intuitively. Usually, coincidences are chance events with underestimated probability. An example is the birthday problem, which shows that the probability of two persons having the same birthday already exceeds 50% in a group of only 23 persons.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Coincidencenoun

   the condition of occupying the same place in space; as, the coincidence of circles, surfaces, etc

2. Coincidencenoun

   the condition or fact of happening at the same time; as, the coincidence of the deaths of John Adams and Thomas Jefferson

3. Coincidencenoun

   exact correspondence in nature, character, result, circumstances, etc.; concurrence; agreement

4. Etymology: [Cf. F. concidence.]

WikidataRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Coincidence

   A coincidence is a collection of two or more events or conditions, closely related by time, space, form, or other associations which appear unlikely to bear a relationship as either cause to effect or effects of a shared cause, within the observer's or observers' understanding of what cause can produce what effects. The word is derived from the Latin cum- and incidere. In science, the term is generally used in a more literal translation, e.g., referring to when two rays of light strike a surface at the same point at the same time. In this usage of coincidence, there is no implication that the alignment of events is surprising, noteworthy or non-causal. From a statistical perspective, coincidences are inevitable and often less remarkable than they may appear intuitively. An example is the birthday problem, where the probability of two individuals sharing a birthday already exceeds 50% with a group of only 23.

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How to pronounce coincidence?

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of coincidence in Chaldean Numerology is: 6

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of coincidence in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

Examples of coincidence in a Sentence

1. Stephanie Clifford:

   I think it’s a coincidence, i’m not pretentious enough to think she named her after me.

2. Christen Kuikoua:

   If I become your friend, it's because I recognize a quality in you that I admire and aspire to possess. So, know that our friendship isn't a coincidence; it was well thought out. I made a deliberate choice to learn and grow from your influence in my life.

3. Al Horford:

   More than defense, it was the energy, we understood this was a really big game. They're playing for something over there. It's not a coincidence they just won the previous five before this. They're probably going to go ahead and win their next five. It's fun to play teams at this stage that are fighting for something.

4. Peter Greenberger:

   It's not a coincidence that we are here now, this seems to be a moment in time where Chinese corporations really feel the urge to be global and in fact, there's even a mandate from the government saying 'go global', which is exciting.

5. Jeremy S. Anderson:

   There are two major products that come out of Berkeley LSD and UNIX. We don't believe this to be a coincidence.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=coincidence
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Coincidence
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=coincidence
4. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coincidence
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coincidence
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=coincidence