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coincidental Synonyms

Another word for coincidental

Choosing another word for coincidental depends on context, so the 16 synonyms and similar words below are separated across 2 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
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• 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 accidental."

Strongest
accidental
chance
Strong
fortuitous
unplanned
unintended
random
haphazard
Weak
fluky
adventitious

• adjective (Context 2)

Happening or existing at the same time; concurrent or simultaneous.

Usage Example

"The sudden drop in atmospheric pressure was coincident with the arrival of the coastal storm front."

Strongest
coincident
simultaneous
concurrent
Strong
concomitant
synchronous
contemporaneous
coexisting

Opposites of coincidental

The opposite of coincidental shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:

deliberate
intentional
planned
asynchronous
premeditated
calculated
designed
consecutive
See all opposites of coincidental

• Nearby Words

coincide
coincidence
coincident
coincidental
coincidentally
coiner
coinhabit

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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Coincidental. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/coincidental
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