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coincidence

co·in·ci·dence [ kō ínssidənss ] (plural co·in·ci·dences)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. chance happening: something that happens by chance in a surprising or remarkable way

2. happening without planning: the fact of happening by chance
By sheer coincidence, we both ended up at the same restaurant.

3. having identical features: the fact or condition of happening at the same time or place or being identical

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