coincidence

UK
/kəʊˈɪn.sɪ.dəns/
US
/koʊˈɪn.sɪ.dəns/

Translations

coincidencenoun
coincidences
pl
UK
/kəʊˈɪn.sɪ.dəns/
US
/koʊˈɪn.sɪ.dəns/
It was a coincidence that we met at the same cafe.
Это было совпадение, что мы встретились в одном и том же кафе.
Additional translations
случайное совпадение
совпадение обстоятельств
Synonyms
coincidenceadjective
UK
/kəʊˈɪnsɪdəns/
US
/koʊˈɪnsɪdəns/
Used attributively before another noun (e.g., "coincidence detector").

Definitions

coincidencenoun
A remarkable concurrence of events or circumstances without apparent causal connection.
It was a coincidence that they both wore the same outfit to the party.
The fact of corresponding in nature or in time of occurrence.
The coincidence of their birthdays made the celebration even more special.
Exact correspondence in position, form, or timing; the state of occupying the same space or occurring simultaneously.
The perfect coincidence of the two images removed any distortion.
coincidenceadjective
Attributive: relating to the simultaneous occurrence of events or to the detection of such concurrence.
The experiment was carried out with a coincidence circuit.