coincidence co·in·ci·dence n

coincidence co·in·ci·dence n
[kəʊ'ɪnsɪd(ə)ns]
(chance) coincidenza, combinazione f

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  • Coincidence — Co*in ci*dence (k[ o]*[i^]n s[i^]*dens), n. [Cf. F. co[ i]ncidence.] 1. The condition of occupying the same place in space; as, the coincidence of circles, surfaces, etc. Bentley. [1913 Webster] 2. The condition or fact of happening at the same… …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

  • coincidence — co|in|ci|dence [kəuˈınsıdəns US kou ] n 1.) [U and C] when two things happen at the same time, in the same place, or to the same people in a way that seems surprising or unusual →↑coincide, coincidental ↑coincidental ▪ I m going to Appleby… …   Dictionary of contemporary English

  • coincidence — co|in|ci|dence [ kou ınsıdəns ] noun * 1. ) count or uncount a situation in which separate things happen by chance at the same time or in the same way: coincidence that: It was rather a coincidence that she appeared at that exact moment. by… …   Usage of the words and phrases in modern English

  • coincidence — co•in•ci•dence [[t]koʊˈɪn sɪ dəns[/t]] n. 1) a striking occurrence by mere chance of two or more events at one time: Our meeting was pure coincidence[/ex] 2) the act, fact, or condition of coinciding • Etymology: 1595–1605 …   From formal English to slang

  • dence — antécédence cadence confidence coprésidence coïncidence crédence dissidence décadence jurisprudence procidence providence prudence précédence présidence résidence stridence subsidence vice présidence évidence …   Dictionnaire des rimes

  • coincidence — co·in·ci·dence || kəʊ ɪnsɪdÉ™ns n. chance occurrence, unforeseen event; occurrence of two or more events at the same time; condition of occupying the same place at the same time …   English contemporary dictionary

  • coincidence — co·in·ci·dence …   English syllables

  • co|in|ci|dence — «koh suh duhns», noun. 1. the chance occurrence of two things at the same time or place in such a way as to seem remarkable or fitting: »My mother and father were both born on the same day and in the same year; isn t that a coincidence? 2.… …   Useful english dictionary

  • an|ti|co|in|ci|dence — «AN tee koh IHN suh duhns», noun. the prevention of coincidence, especially the arranging of atomic particles in such a way as to avoid unwanted combinations …   Useful english dictionary

  • in|ci|dence — «IHN suh duhns», noun. 1. the way in which (something, such as a tax or disease) falls or distributes itself; range of occurrence or influence: »In an epidemic the incidence of a disease is widespread. The incidence of a tax is limited if only a… …   Useful english dictionary

  • Incoincidence — In co*in ci*dence, n. The quality of being incoincident; lack of coincidence. [R.] [1913 Webster] …   The Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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