coincident

[ koh-in-si-duhnt ]

adjective

1. happening at the same time.

   Synonyms: synchronous, simultaneous

2. coinciding; occupying the same place or position.
3. exactly corresponding.
4. in exact agreement (usually followed by with ).

coincident

/ kəʊˈɪnsɪdənt /

adjective

1. having the same position in space or time
2. usuallypostpositive and foll by with in exact agreement; consonant

Other Words From

• nonco·inci·dent adjective
• preco·inci·dent adjective
• preco·inci·dent·ly adverb
• super·co·inci·dent adjective
• super·co·inci·dent·ly adverb
• unco·inci·dent adjective
• unco·inci·dent·ly adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of coincident¹

1555–65; < Medieval Latin coincident- (stem of coincidēns ) present participle of coincidere to coincide; -ent

Synonym Study

See contemporary.

Example Sentences

Investigators used a neonatal mouse model of coincident BPD and retinopathy to screen for candidate mediators.

From Science Daily

“A rare combination of earthquake magnitude, location, and timing must be satisfied for tsunami wave energy to reach upper Cook Inlet coincident with a natural high tide,” the study states.

From Seattle Times

“But at 10 to 11 years old, the differences start to emerge, and that’s coincident with the onset of puberty,” Maile said.

From Washington Times

“You have leading indicators that suggest a recession is coming, and coincident indicators that suggest the economy is chugging along at a good pace,” said Kathy Bostjancic, chief economist at Nationwide Life Insurance Co.

From Seattle Times

“The two can go their merry way coincident with each other,” Justice Kagan said.

From Washington Times