coincidence
gb/koʊˈɪnsɪdəns/ us/koʊˈɪnsɪdəns/
B1
Angličtina
~ 8500
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Podstatné jméno
B1
event
1
surprising events that match by chance
A surprising event when two or more things seem connected, but they happened only by chance, not because someone planned them.
Vzorec užití:
it is [no/pure] coincidence that [clause]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes use "accident" instead of "coincidence" (e.g., *"What an accident!"*). "Accident" usually suggests something bad or harmful, while "coincidence" is neutral or surprising. Another mistake is adding "by" before the noun in subject position (e.g., *"It is a by coincidence"*). Correct patterns are: "It is a coincidence" / "by coincidence" / "a strange coincidence".
Synonyma
fluke (Informal; often sounds lighter or more casual than "coincidence" and usually refers to one lucky or unlikely event.)
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chance (More general word for something not planned; does not always include the idea of surprising connection like "coincidence".)
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serendipity (More formal and positive; focuses on a lucky or pleasant coincidence rather than any kind of unexpected connection.)
Antonyma
intention (Refers to something done on purpose; the opposite of something that happens only by chance.)
Kolokace
what a coincidence
|pure coincidence
|just a coincidence
|a happy coincidence
|sheer coincidence
|by coincidence
Témata
daily life
|thinking
|luck
|daily_life
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- What a coincidence that we both chose the same dress without talking to each other.
- It was pure coincidence that they met again on the other side of the world.
- I thought the two problems were related, but it turned out to be just a coincidence.
- By coincidence, the book I picked up had the exact information I needed.
- Some people believe there are no coincidences, only hidden reasons.
Učební příklady
- What a coincidence! You are on the same flight as me.
- It was just a coincidence that we arrived at the same time.
- They met by coincidence at the train station.
- I think this is a strange coincidence.
- Our birthdays are on the same day, which is a funny coincidence.
Podstatné jméno
B2
event
2
two things happening together
When two or more things happen together in time or place, without focusing on whether it is surprising.
Vzorec užití:
the coincidence of [something] and [something]
Častá chyba:
Learners often use the more common sense of "coincidence" (surprising chance) when the writer only means neutral overlap in time or place. In formal writing, if you only mean "at the same time," words like "simultaneity" or phrases like "happening at the same time" can avoid this confusion.
Synonyma
simultaneity (More formal and technical; only refers to happening at the same time, not to similarity or place.)
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concurrence (Formal; often used for events or opinions happening or existing together, sometimes in legal or official contexts.)
Antonyma
mismatch (Highlights that things do not happen together or do not correspond in time, place, or nature.)
Kolokace
the coincidence of events
|a coincidence in timing
|spatial coincidence
|the coincidence of interests
|exact coincidence in time
Témata
science
|time
|description
|space
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- The coincidence of heavy rain and strong winds made driving very dangerous.
- Scientists noted the coincidence of the temperature drop with the change in ocean currents.
- The coincidence of our deadlines has made this month extremely busy for everyone on the team.
- There was an unfortunate coincidence of a power cut and a major online exam.
- The report examines the coincidence of economic growth and rising inequality.
Učební příklady
- The coincidence of the concert and the football game caused traffic.
- There was a strange coincidence of noise and lights in the sky.
- The coincidence of two holidays made the city very crowded.
- We did not plan the coincidence of our meetings; it just happened.
- The coincidence of loud music and my test made it hard to study.
Podstatné jméno
technical
C1
relation
3
exact match or alignment
A situation where two things match or fit each other exactly in position, time, or shape.
Vzorec užití:
the coincidence of [measure/feature] and [measure/feature]
Častá chyba:
Learners may misread this technical sense as the everyday "surprising chance" meaning. In scientific or mathematical texts, "coincidence" often means exact or near-exact matching, not a lucky or random event.
Synonyma
congruence (Technical; often used in mathematics and geometry for shapes or figures that match exactly.)
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alignment (Common in technical and everyday use; focuses on things being lined up or adjusted to match each other.)
Antonyma
discrepancy (Used when there is a difference between things that should match, especially in numbers or measurements.)
Kolokace
exact coincidence
|close coincidence
|coincidence of lines
|coincidence of measurements
|coincidence of data
Témata
science
|mathematics
|engineering
|space
|time
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- The near coincidence of the two curves on the graph supports the model's accuracy.
- In geometry, the coincidence of these two points means the segments are equal in length.
- The engineers checked for any coincidence between the vibration frequency and the building's natural frequency.
- The experiment showed a remarkable coincidence of the measured values with the predicted ones.
- A perfect coincidence of the images indicates that the system is correctly calibrated.
Učební příklady
- There is a close coincidence between the two lines on the chart.
- We found a good coincidence of our data and the old study.
- The coincidence of these two points means they are in the same place.
- The teacher showed the coincidence of the shapes on the screen.
- We tested for coincidence between the model and the real results.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
coincidence
IPA
GB/koʊˈɪnsɪdəns/
US/koʊˈɪnsɪdəns/
Slabiky a přízvuk
co - in - cid - ence (4 slabiky)
Stress on 2nd syllable (in)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: coincidence
- Plural: coincidence, coincidences
Příbuzná slova
Forms
coincidences
noun
Core family
Advanced or less common
coincident
adjective
noncoincidental
adjective
Výrazy
a happy coincidence
1/ə hˈæpi koʊˈɪnsɪdəns/
fixed phrase
pleasant or lucky coincidence
A chance event that turns out to be good or helpful for someone.
Příklady
- It was a happy coincidence that the conference was in the same city as my parents.
- By a happy coincidence, the only free seat was next to an old friend.
- Her skills matched the job perfectly, which was a happy coincidence for both sides.
by coincidence
1/bˈaɪ koʊˈɪnsɪdəns/
fixed phrase
happening only because of chance
Used to say that something happened only because of chance, not because someone planned it.
Příklady
- We met again years later, purely by coincidence.
- By coincidence, our flights landed at the same time.
- She found the lost photo by coincidence while cleaning her room.
it is no coincidence that
1/ˈɪt ˈɪz nˈoʊ koʊˈɪnsɪdəns ðˈæt/
fixed phrase
stating events are meaningfully connected
Used to say that two things are connected in a meaningful way and did not happen only by chance.
Příklady
- It is no coincidence that sales increased after we improved customer support.
- It is no coincidence that healthier cities also invest more in public transport.
- It is no coincidence that crime rates fell when unemployment went down.
just a coincidence
1/d͡ʒˈʌst ə koʊˈɪnsɪdəns/
fixed phrase
downplaying a chance event
Used to say that something is only a chance event and does not have a special meaning or secret reason.
Příklady
- The two errors looked related, but it was just a coincidence.
- Our birthdays are close, but that's just a coincidence.
- He said the same word, but it was just a coincidence, not a signal.
pure coincidence
1/pjˈʊɹ koʊˈɪnsɪdəns/
fixed phrase
nothing but chance
Used to stress that something happened only because of chance, with no plan or special reason.
Příklady
- Their meeting in another country was pure coincidence.
- The matching answers were pure coincidence, not cheating.
- Any similarity to real people is pure coincidence.
what a coincidence
1/wˈʌt ə koʊˈɪnsɪdəns/
fixed phrase
reacting to a surprising coincidence
A fixed phrase used to show surprise when something happens by chance in an interesting or unusual way.
Příklady
- "You live in this building too? What a coincidence!"
- What a coincidence that we both chose the same gift.
- "Your brother works here as well? What a coincidence."