coincide

[ koh-in-sahyd ]
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verb (used without object),co·in·cid·ed, co·in·cid·ing.
  1. to occupy the same place in space, the same point or period in time, or the same relative position: The centers of concentric circles coincide. Our vacations coincided this year.

  2. to correspond exactly, as in nature, character, etc.: His vocation coincides with his avocation.

  1. to agree or concur, as in thought or opinion: Their opinions always coincide.

Origin of coincide

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First recorded in 1635–45; from Medieval Latin coincidere, from Latin co- co- + incidere “to fall upon, befall” (see incident)

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  • un·co·in·cid·ed, adjective
  • un·co·in·cid·ing, adjective

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British Dictionary definitions for coincide

coincide

/ (ˌkəʊɪnˈsaɪd) /


verb(intr)
  1. to occur or exist simultaneously

  2. to be identical in nature, character, etc

  1. to agree

Origin of coincide

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C18: from Medieval Latin coincidere, from Latin co- together + incidere to occur, befall, from cadere to fall

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