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Coincidentally - Meaning, Definition & English Examples

Coincidentally means happening by chance or at the same time without planning. It is used to describe unexpected or surprising connections between events, often in conversation. Example: Coincidentally, we both wore the same shirt today.

coincidentally

/koʊˌɪnsɪˈdɛntəli/ /kəʊˌɪnsɪˈdɛntəli/

Definition:

Happening by chance or at the same time without planning.

Synonyms:

accidentally, unexpectedly, fortuitously, serendipitously

Part of Speech:

adverb

Antonyms:

deliberately, intentionally

Common Collocations:

happen coincidentally, meet coincidentally, occur coincidentally

Derivatives:

coincidence, coincidental, coinciding

Usage Tips:

Use "coincidentally" to describe unplanned events occurring simultaneously or by chance.

Common Phrases:

pure coincidence, strange coincidence, happy coincidence

Etymology:

Derived from "coincidence," from Latin *coincidere* (to fall together).

Examples:

  • 1. We arrived at the party coincidentally at the same time.
  • 2. Coincidentally, we both wore the same dress to the event.
  • 3. He called me just as I was thinking of him—coincidentally!
  • 4. Coincidentally, it started raining as soon as we left the house.

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