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coincident

Pronunciation:  kow'insidnt

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WordNet Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. [adj]  matching point for point; "coincident circles"
  2. [adj]  occurring or operating at the same time; "a series of coincident events"
 
 Synonyms: at the same time(p), coincidental, coinciding, concurrent, congruent, cooccurring, simultaneous, synchronal, synchronic, synchronous
 

 

 

Webster's 1913 Dictionary
 
 Definition: 
  1. \Co*in"ci*dent\, a. [Cf. F. co["i]ncident.]
    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.
    
    
  2. \Co*in"ci*dent\, n.
    One of two or more coincident events; a coincidence. [R.]
    ``Coincidents and accidents.'' --Froude.
    
    
 
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