Definitions for coincidence

coincidence co·in·ci·dence

Spelling: [koh-in-si-duh ns]
IPA: /koʊˈɪn sɪ dəns/

Coincidence is a 11 letter English word. It's valid Scrabble word worth 18 points. It's valid Words with friends word worth 23 points.

You can make 191 anagrams from letters in coincidence (cccdeeiinno).

Definitions for coincidence

noun

  1. a striking occurrence of two or more events at one time apparently by mere chance:
  2. the condition or fact of coinciding.
  3. an instance of this.

Origin of coincidence

First recorded in 1595-1605; coincid(ent) + -ence

Examples for coincidence

No one knows how it happened, but there was a coincidence about the time which I must relate.

His last line was, “Barbara Jean Kralik was not killed by coincidence!”

"That's a coincidence," observed the stranger, twirling his pale mustache.

Was this coincidence, or prevision, or what Mr. Dessoir calls the 'falsification of memory'?

In Colombia, it was perceived more like a coincidence or perhaps even an opportunistic play by the FARC.

To Palmer, the coincidence of his bullpen exile and his return to form was galling.

The coincidence was interpreted by Casanova as a propitious sign.

He had known the last witness seven or eight years; that was merely a coincidence.

Is this just coincidence, or has something changed in the cultural dialogue?

This coincidence of depression and substance abuse is not uncommon.

Word Value for coincidence
Scrable

18

Words with friends

23

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