Coincidence

Pronunciation

Origin

From French coïncidence.

Full definition of coincidence

Noun

1. Of objects, the property of being coincident; occurring at the same time or place.
2. Of events, the appearance of a meaningful connection when there is none.
3. (analysis) A coincidence point.

Synonyms

• (in analysis) coincidence point

Derived terms

• coincidence point
• coincidence theory
• index of coincidence
• Lefschetz coincidence theorem

Related terms

• coincide
• coincident
• coincidental
• coincidentally