coincidental

[ koh-in-si-den-tl ]
/ koʊˌɪn sɪˈdɛn tl /
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adjective

happening by or resulting from coincidence; by chance: a coincidental meeting.
existing or occurring at the same time.

Origin of coincidental

First recorded in 1790–1800; coincident + -al1

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Words related to coincidentally

simultaneously, mutually, together, accordingly, cooperatively, collectively, unitedly, jointly, closely, agreeably, alike, combined, inextricably, intimately, similarly, concurrently, companionably, concomitantly, harmoniously, reciprocally

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British Dictionary definitions for coincidentally (1 of 2)

coincidentally
/ (kəʊˌɪnsɪˈdɛntəlɪ) /

adverb

(sentence modifier) by a coincidence; fortuitously

British Dictionary definitions for coincidentally (2 of 2)

coincidental
/ (kəʊˌɪnsɪˈdɛntəl) /

adjective

of or happening by a coincidence; fortuitous