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coinciding

[koh-in-sahyd] Origin

co·in·cide

[koh-in-sahyd]
verb (used without object), -cid·ed, -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.
3.
to agree or concur, as in thought or opinion: Their opinions always coincide.

Origin:
1635–45; < Medieval Latin coincidere, equivalent to Latin co- co- + incidere to befall; see incident

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


3. accord, correspond, match, tally, jibe, square.


3. differ, contradict.

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Coinciding is always a great word to know.
So is bezoar. Does it mean:
an extraordinary or unusual thing, person, or event; an exceptional example or instance.
a calculus or concretion found in the stomach or intestines of certain animals, esp. ruminants, formerly reputed to be an effective remedy for poison.
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Word Origin & History

coincide
c.1641, from Fr. coincider (14c.), from M.L. coincidere (in astrological use), from L. co- "together" + incidere "to fall upon" (in- "upon + cadere "to fall;" see case (1)).
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