Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

mere-coincidence

noun

/mɪr kəʊˈɪn.sɪ.dəns/

Definition

A situation or event that happens by chance and has no intended connection or significance.

Examples

Meeting her at the coffee shop after so many years felt like a mere coincidence.
The two events happening on the same day was just a mere coincidence, not a conspiracy.
He brushed off the idea that their birthdays were the same as a mere coincidence.

Meaning

The term ‘mere coincidence’ refers to occurrences that seem related or linked but are actually unrelated, highlighting the randomness of the situation.