Coincidence
noun
When two or more things happen at the same time, especially in a way that is unexpected or seems unusual.
It's such a coincidence that we chose the same date for our weddings!
Often appears as...
- complete coincidence
- pure coincidence
noun
In mathematics, the situation when points, lines or surfaces match exactly when one object is placed on top of another.
In the given figure, the overlap of theshapes show a coincidence of points.
Often appears as...
- coincidence of points
- coincidence of lines
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Technical
noun
In physics, two or more particles detected at the same time.
Coincidence events are commonly studied in the field of quantum physics.
Often appears as...
- coincidence events
- coincidence detection
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Technical
noun
When two or more things happen at the same time, especially in a way that is unexpected or seems unusual.
It's such a coincidence that we chose the same date for our weddings!
Often appears as...
- complete coincidence
- pure coincidence
noun
In mathematics, the situation when points, lines or surfaces match exactly when one object is placed on top of another.
In the given figure, the overlap of theshapes show a coincidence of points.
Often appears as...
- coincidence of points
- coincidence of lines
Usage tips
Technical
noun
In physics, two or more particles detected at the same time.
Coincidence events are commonly studied in the field of quantum physics.
Often appears as...
- coincidence events
- coincidence detection
Usage tips
Technical
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Pro Tip 1/3Unexpected Link
Coincidences are often surprising because they seem to have no probable connection.
Meeting my childhood friend in another country was a real coincidence.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Pre-arranged
Coincidences occur without prior planning, which sometimes leads to suspicion or confusion.
By coincidence, the two competitors launched the same product on the same day.
Pro Tip 3/3Conversation Starter
People often share coincidences in conversation, as they are commonly found amusing or intriguing.
We started talking after discovering the coincidence of having the same unusual hobby.
Pro Tip 1/3Unexpected Link
Coincidences are often surprising because they seem to have no probable connection.
Meeting my childhood friend in another country was a real coincidence.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Pre-arranged
Coincidences occur without prior planning, which sometimes leads to suspicion or confusion.
By coincidence, the two competitors launched the same product on the same day.
Pro Tip 3/3Conversation Starter
People often share coincidences in conversation, as they are commonly found amusing or intriguing.
We started talking after discovering the coincidence of having the same unusual hobby.
Pro Tip 1/3Unexpected Link
Coincidences are often surprising because they seem to have no probable connection.
Meeting my childhood friend in another country was a real coincidence.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Pre-arranged
Coincidences occur without prior planning, which sometimes leads to suspicion or confusion.
By coincidence, the two competitors launched the same product on the same day.
Pro Tip 3/3Conversation Starter
People often share coincidences in conversation, as they are commonly found amusing or intriguing.
We started talking after discovering the coincidence of having the same unusual hobby.
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Africa’s Astronomical...
only that we can also measure the periodic dimming of stars that occurs when a planet orbits them and the orbit takes it within our line of sight and if we're actually going to observe life around another planet which I think we're on the eve of doing we need to do it for nearby stars however there's a big coincidence and that is is that if we look at the
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Are we born to run? PIPE...
It's a heartwarming story, but if you drill a little bit deeper, you've got to sort of wonder about what exactly was going on there. When you have two outliers in one organism, it's not a coincidence. When you have someone who is more competitive and more compassionate than anybody else in the race, again, it's not a coincidence.
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Steven Pinker: Human...
Students are staying away in droves, universities are disinvesting in the arts and humanities. Well, here's a diagnosis. They didn't ask me, but by their own admission, they need all the help that they can get. And I would like to suggest that it's not a coincidence
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The Doctor Who Can...
helps keep us motivated and helps keep us going it's really difficult to think of a good bit of advice that i can pass on because i feel like so much of what i've done has been this series of incredible fortunate coincidences right it's the
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Returning to Her Roots PIPE...
I connect with people with words. With animals, it's more mind to mind. So many things in my life seem to be coincidence, but I'm not sure I believe that anymore, because things happen-- I think they seem to happen for a reason.
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What's so sexy about...
replacing a beautiful coincidence by a beautiful explanation. All of science is like this. And beautiful mathematical explanations are not only for our pleasure. They also change our vision of the world. For instance, Einstein,
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Why should you read...
filled with time travel, hidden histories, and magical underworlds. Readers delight in discovering how the mind-bending imagery, whimsical characters and eerie coincidences fit together. Kafka narrates every second chapter,
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A brief history of goths...
What do fans of atmospheric post-punk music have in common with ancient barbarians? Not much. So why are both known as goths? Is it a weird coincidence or a deeper connection stretching across the centuries?
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The Most Dramatic...
By rare coincidence, three of the seven females have become sexually receptive at the same time. Their swellings attract the attention of all the males.
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Chaos Erupts in...
by rare coincidence three of the seven females have become sexually receptive at the same time their swellings attract the attention of all the males
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Africa’s Astronomical...
only that we can also measure the periodic dimming of stars that occurs when a planet orbits them and the orbit takes it within our line of sight and if we're actually going to observe life around another planet which I think we're on the eve of doing we need to do it for nearby stars however there's a big coincidence and that is is that if we look at the
Video examples
Are we born to run? PIPE...
It's a heartwarming story, but if you drill a little bit deeper, you've got to sort of wonder about what exactly was going on there. When you have two outliers in one organism, it's not a coincidence. When you have someone who is more competitive and more compassionate than anybody else in the race, again, it's not a coincidence.
Video examples
Steven Pinker: Human...
Students are staying away in droves, universities are disinvesting in the arts and humanities. Well, here's a diagnosis. They didn't ask me, but by their own admission, they need all the help that they can get. And I would like to suggest that it's not a coincidence
Video examples
The Doctor Who Can...
helps keep us motivated and helps keep us going it's really difficult to think of a good bit of advice that i can pass on because i feel like so much of what i've done has been this series of incredible fortunate coincidences right it's the
Video examples
Returning to Her Roots PIPE...
I connect with people with words. With animals, it's more mind to mind. So many things in my life seem to be coincidence, but I'm not sure I believe that anymore, because things happen-- I think they seem to happen for a reason.
Video examples
What's so sexy about...
replacing a beautiful coincidence by a beautiful explanation. All of science is like this. And beautiful mathematical explanations are not only for our pleasure. They also change our vision of the world. For instance, Einstein,
Video examples
Why should you read...
filled with time travel, hidden histories, and magical underworlds. Readers delight in discovering how the mind-bending imagery, whimsical characters and eerie coincidences fit together. Kafka narrates every second chapter,
Video examples
A brief history of goths...
What do fans of atmospheric post-punk music have in common with ancient barbarians? Not much. So why are both known as goths? Is it a weird coincidence or a deeper connection stretching across the centuries?
Video examples
The Most Dramatic...
By rare coincidence, three of the seven females have become sexually receptive at the same time. Their swellings attract the attention of all the males.
Video examples
Chaos Erupts in...
by rare coincidence three of the seven females have become sexually receptive at the same time their swellings attract the attention of all the males
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Scott Adams
American Cartoonist
If you see voters as rational, you'll be a terrible politician. People are not wired to be rational. Our brains simply evolved to keep us alive. Brains did not evolve to give us truth. Brains merely give us movies in our minds that keeps us sane and motivated. But none of it is rational or true, except maybe sometimes by coincidence.
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Adam Curtis
British Director
Throughout the western world, new systems have risen up whose job is to constantly record and monitor the present - and then compare that to the recorded past. The aim is to discover patterns, coincidences and correlations, and from that, find ways of stopping change. Keeping things the same.
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Jinder Mahal
Canadian Athlete
Two months before I re-signed with WWE, I decided just out of nowhere that I will start dieting, to work on my body and train harder. I started focusing more. Two months later, WWE called me back to re-sign. That was not a coincidence but the universe telling me that I am ready.
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Kajal Aggarwal
Indian Actress
I don't believe any color in particular can bring good luck. I think it's just a coincidence that I was introduced in white costumes. That said, the color is very soothing. So, my house is all white.
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Nancy Thayer
American Writer
The universe is always speaking to us... sending us little messages, causing coincidences and serendipities, reminding us to stop, to look around, to believe in something else, something more.
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Lily Cole
English Actress
I part-own a bookshop for some strange coincidence of reasons, and it is one of the best things I part-own in my life, or own in my life. I do not know, it just feels great.
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Harlan Coben
American Author
In real life, coincidences happen all the time. In novels, they are leapt upon with fury.
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Malcolm Nance
American Author
For an old spy and codebreaker like myself, nothing in the world happens by coincidence.
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Shenaz Treasury
American Actress
Everything in my life happened by coincidence. Even my role in 'Delhi Belly.
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Lisa Joy
American Director
There are no coincidences in 'Westworld.
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Scott Adams
American Cartoonist
If you see voters as rational, you'll be a terrible politician. People are not wired to be rational. Our brains simply evolved to keep us alive. Brains did not evolve to give us truth. Brains merely give us movies in our minds that keeps us sane and motivated. But none of it is rational or true, except maybe sometimes by coincidence.
Quote examples
Adam Curtis
British Director
Throughout the western world, new systems have risen up whose job is to constantly record and monitor the present - and then compare that to the recorded past. The aim is to discover patterns, coincidences and correlations, and from that, find ways of stopping change. Keeping things the same.
Quote examples
Jinder Mahal
Canadian Athlete
Two months before I re-signed with WWE, I decided just out of nowhere that I will start dieting, to work on my body and train harder. I started focusing more. Two months later, WWE called me back to re-sign. That was not a coincidence but the universe telling me that I am ready.
Quote examples
Kajal Aggarwal
Indian Actress
I don't believe any color in particular can bring good luck. I think it's just a coincidence that I was introduced in white costumes. That said, the color is very soothing. So, my house is all white.
Quote examples
Nancy Thayer
American Writer
The universe is always speaking to us... sending us little messages, causing coincidences and serendipities, reminding us to stop, to look around, to believe in something else, something more.
Quote examples
Lily Cole
English Actress
I part-own a bookshop for some strange coincidence of reasons, and it is one of the best things I part-own in my life, or own in my life. I do not know, it just feels great.
Quote examples
Harlan Coben
American Author
In real life, coincidences happen all the time. In novels, they are leapt upon with fury.
Quote examples
Malcolm Nance
American Author
For an old spy and codebreaker like myself, nothing in the world happens by coincidence.
Quote examples
Shenaz Treasury
American Actress
Everything in my life happened by coincidence. Even my role in 'Delhi Belly.
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Lisa Joy
American Director
There are no coincidences in 'Westworld.
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