CEFR B1

coincidental

adjective

Meaning

Happening or existing at the same time by chance, without a plan.

Examples

The fact that they were born on the same day was purely coincidental.
Their meeting at the airport seemed coincidental, but they had planned it.

Synonyms: chance, accidental, fortuitous, serendipitous

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coincidental (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˌkoʊɪn.sɪˈden.t̬əl/

Definition

Happening or existing at the same time by chance, without a plan.

Examples

The fact that they were born on the same day was purely coincidental.
Their meeting at the airport seemed coincidental, but they had planned it.
The coincidental timing of the two events led many to believe they were connected.

How to Use coincidental

coincidental with (prepositional phrase): Happening at the same time as something else by chance. — "The rise in crime was coincidental with the economic downturn."

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