Coincide
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verb
,
noun
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(As a verb)
Coincide ( verb )
- Occur at the same time.
- Be in agreement or harmony.
- Occupy the same space or position.
Origin:
Late 16th century: from latin coincīdere, from co- "together" + incīdere "fall upon".
Examples:
- The parade coincided with the opening ceremony of the summer games.
- The opinions of the two politicians coincided on several key issues.
- The edges of the two paintings coincided exactly, forming a perfect seam.
- The date of the exam coincided with my sister's wedding.
- The results of the study coincided with our predictions.
(As a noun)
Coincide ( noun )
- Occur at the same time.
- Be in agreement or harmony.
- Occupy the same space or position.
Origin:
Late 16th century: from latin coincīdere, from co- "together" + incīdere "fall upon".
Examples:
- The parade coincided with the opening ceremony of the summer games.
- The opinions of the two politicians coincided on several key issues.
- The edges of the two paintings coincided exactly, forming a perfect seam.
- The date of the exam coincided with my sister's wedding.
- The results of the study coincided with our predictions.