Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
coincidental
Adjective
/koʊˈɪn.sɪ.den.təl/
Definition
Happening by chance; occurring at the same time without intention.
Examples
- The timing of their meeting was purely coincidental.
- It was coincidental that both events happened on the same day.
- Many people thought it was coincidental that she won the lottery twice in a row.
Meaning
Referring to events that occur together or at the same time, often by accident rather than by design.
Synonyms
- accidental
- fortuitous
- serendipitous
- by chance
