English Dictionary
Definition coincidence in British English
coincidence
noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
noun
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/kəʊˈɪnsɪd(ə)ns/
Example
By coincidence, his teaching contract finished at about the same time his first book was published.
Example
It is no coincidence that coastal communities have often been deeply religious.
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Example
They have a substantial coincidence of business interests.
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