coincidence theorist
- noun
- /koʊˈɪn.sɪ.dəns ˈθɪə.rɪst/
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teórico de la coincidencia
- In the online forum, a coincidence theorist argued that all accidents follow hidden rules.
Examples
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A coincidence theorist believes that everything happens for a reason.
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The professor called him a coincidence theorist after he tried to link the data points.
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Some dismiss her ideas as those of a coincidence theorist, but others are intrigued by her analysis.
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Many people dismiss the ideas of a coincidence theorist as mere superstition.
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In the online forum, a coincidence theorist argued that all accidents follow hidden rules.
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Some dismiss her ideas as those of a coincidence theorist, but others are intrigued by her analysis.
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Many people dismiss the ideas of a coincidence theorist as mere superstition.
How Pattern-Seeking
Surface Forms
Morphology
The meaning is directly derivable from combining 'coincidence' (a simultaneous or accidental occurrence) with 'theorist' (someone who proposes or supports theories): it denotes a person who forms theories about or attributes significance to coincidences. This compound follows a regular noun+noun pattern common across languages, so a B1 learner who knows both constituents would likely infer the intended meaning.
Etymology
Coincidence theorist paints a simple picture: a person who looks at scattered events (coincidence) and, like a theorist, draws lines between them to make a pattern or story. So, it means someone who finds meaning in things that are probably 'random'.