To occur at the same time or occupy the same position; to correspond exactly or agree. Often describes events happening simultaneously or ideas that align perfectly.
From Latin coincidere, combining co- (together) and incidere (to fall upon), from in- (upon) and cadere (to fall). The literal meaning 'to fall together' developed into the figurative sense of events or ideas coming together. First used in English in the early 18th century.
The concept of coincidence has fascinated humans throughout history, leading to various theories about meaningful coincidences or synchronicity. Carl Jung popularized the idea that some coincidences might be more than random chance, suggesting they could reveal deeper connections in the universe.
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