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coincidental Antonyms
Opposite of coincidental
Because the opposite of coincidental shifts with each meaning, the 11 antonyms and opposite words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by contrast strength.
• adjective (Context 1)
Resulting from a coincidence; occurring or existing together purely by chance rather than by design, plan, or causal connection.
Usage Example
"Any resemblance between the characters in the novel and real people is purely deliberate."
Strongest
deliberate
intentional
planned
Strong
premeditated
calculated
designed
causal
• adjective (Context 2)
Happening or existing at the same time; concurrent or simultaneous.
Usage Example
"The sudden drop in atmospheric pressure was asynchronous with the arrival of the coastal storm front."
Strongest
asynchronous
Strong
consecutive
sequential
successive
Similar words to coincidental
Words similar to coincidental shift depending on context. Common synonyms include:
coincident
simultaneous
accidental
concurrent
chance
fortuitous
unplanned
synchronous
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Wordmom. (2026). Antonyms for Coincidental. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/antonyms/coincidental