Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
pure-coincidence
noun
/pjʊr kəʊˈɪn.sɪ.dəns/
Definition
A situation or event that happens by chance without any intention or design.
Examples
- It was a pure coincidence that they both arrived at the café at the same time.
- Finding an old friend in such an unexpected place feels like pure coincidence.
- The similar designs of the two buildings were simply a pure coincidence.
Meaning
Pure coincidence refers to occurrences that align perfectly or appear related, but have no causal connection.
Synonyms
- chance occurrence
- freak accident
- random event
