Coincidence

Coincidence
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 time; as, the coincidence of the deaths of John Adams and Thomas Jefferson. [1913 Webster]

3. Exact correspondence in nature, character, result, circumstances, etc.; concurrence; agreement. [1913 Webster]

The very concurrence and coincidence of so many evidences . . . carries a great weight. --Sir M. Hale. [1913 Webster]

Those who discourse . . . of the nature of truth . . . affirm a perfect coincidence between truth and goodness. --South. [1913 Webster]


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