Coincidents

/koʊˈɪn.sɪ.dənts/ noun

Definition

Plural of coincident; things that occur at the same time or that correspond with each other.

Etymology

From 'coincident' used as a noun (things that coincide) + '-s' for plural. This noun usage is less common than the adjective form.

Kelly Says

In mathematics and logic, coincidents are studied formally—when do two curves actually share the same points? This led to calculus and the concept of limits.

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