COINCIDENCE
Co*in"ci*dence, n. Etym: [Cf. F. coïncidence.]
1. The condition of occupying the same place in space; as, the coincidence of circles, surfaces, etc. Bentley.
2. The condition or fact of happening at the same time; as, the coincidence of the deaths of John Adams and Thomas Jefferson.
3. Exact correspondence in nature, character, result, circumstances, etc.; concurrence; agreement. The very concurrence and coincidence of ao many evidences . . . carries a great weight. Sir M. Hale. Those who discourse . . . of the nature of truth . . . affirm a perfect coincidence between truth and goodness. South.
COINCIDENCY
Co*in"ci*den*cy, n.
Defn: Coincidence. [R.]
COINCIDENT
Co*in"ci*dent, a. Etym: [Cf. F. coïncident.]
Defn: Having coincidence; occupying the same place; contemporaneous; concurrent; — followed by with. Christianity teaches nothing but what is perfectly suitable to, and coincident with, the ruling principles of a virtuous and well- inclined man. South.
COINCIDENT
Co*in"ci*dent, n.
Defn: One of two or more coincident events; a coincidence. [R.]
"Coincidents and accidents." Froude.