coincidental
5 synonyms for coincidental, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Adj — Happening by chance at the same time, rather than through planning or connection.
Synonyms
Less common
Still standard English, but they carry more weight.
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
How to use coincidental
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
purely coincidental
merely coincidental
Etymology
From co- + incidental.
Full origin of coincidental →Frequently asked questions
What does “coincidental” mean?
The word “coincidental” means happening by chance at the same time, rather than through planning or connection. In plain terms, happening by accident or chance, not on purpose or through cause and effect.
How do you pronounce “coincidental”?
“Coincidental” is pronounced KOH-ihn-sih-dehn-tl (/ˈkəʊ.ɪn.sɪˌdɛn.tl̩/ in IPA).
How do you use “coincidental” in a sentence?
Here is “coincidental” used in a sentence: “The similarity between the two designs was purely coincidental.”
What part of speech is “coincidental”?
“Coincidental” is an adjective.
