coincidental
adjective
co·in·ci·den·tal
(ˌ)kō-ˌin(t)-sə-ˈden-tᵊl 
1
: resulting from a coincidence
a coincidental resemblance
2
: occurring or existing at the same time
coincidental deaths
Synonyms
Examples of coincidental in a Sentence
The fact that he and his boss went to the same college was purely coincidental.
the nearly coincidental deaths of Princess Diana and Mother Teresa
Recent Examples on the Web
The timing of your diagnosis and the reconnection with your sister does seem more than coincidental, and, in my opinion, awareness of your own mortality is the best reason in the world to reconnect.
—
Amy Dickinson, The Mercury News, 12 June 2024
The Sphere spokeswoman told EW that the timing of the letter, dated June 3, was coincidental and not tied to his purchase of the Dead & Company tickets.
—EW.com, 8 June 2024
Haines said the assembly’s timing coinciding with Black History Month was coincidental, as the school is always looking for opportunities for students to engage with different cultures, and seeking to plan assemblies in winter months when students are often confined to classrooms during recess.
—Thomas Goodwin Smith, Baltimore Sun, 24 Feb. 2024
Franchisee Matt Schroeder said the Wing Zone will likely open around April 1.
Glendale Mayor and commission member Bryan Kennedy said the meeting's inclusion of multiple wing restaurant agenda items was entirely coincidental.
—Claudia Levens, Journal Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2024
See all Example Sentences for coincidental 
Amy Dickinson, The Mercury News, 12 June 2024
The Sphere spokeswoman told EW that the timing of the letter, dated June 3, was coincidental and not tied to his purchase of the Dead & Company tickets.
—EW.com, 8 June 2024
Haines said the assembly’s timing coinciding with Black History Month was coincidental, as the school is always looking for opportunities for students to engage with different cultures, and seeking to plan assemblies in winter months when students are often confined to classrooms during recess.
—Thomas Goodwin Smith, Baltimore Sun, 24 Feb. 2024
Franchisee Matt Schroeder said the Wing Zone will likely open around April 1.
Glendale Mayor and commission member Bryan Kennedy said the meeting's inclusion of multiple wing restaurant agenda items was entirely coincidental.
—Claudia Levens, Journal Sentinel, 4 Jan. 2024
See all Example Sentences for coincidental
These examples are programmatically compiled from various online sources to illustrate current usage of the word 'coincidental.' Any opinions expressed in the examples do not represent those of Merriam-Webster or its editors. Send us feedback about these examples.
Dictionary Entries Near coincidental
Cite this Entry
“Coincidental.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/coincidental. Accessed 16 Jun. 2024.
Copy CitationKids Definition
coincidental
adjective
co·in·ci·den·tal
(ˌ)kō-ˌin(t)-sə-ˈdent-ᵊl
1
: resulting from a coincidence
a coincidental resemblance
2
: occurring or existing at the same time
coincidentally
adverb
-ˈdent-lē
-ᵊl-ē
Love words? Need even more definitions?
Merriam-Webster unabridged
Share