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coincident

coincident

7.1
In exactly the same place at the same time
  • adjective
  • /koʊˈɪnɪsənt/
  • Specialized
translation icon : coincidente
  • During the earthquake, the buildings in the area were coincident and collapsed simultaneously.

Examples

  • A system with a damping ratio of one would have the poles coincident on the real axis.

  • For example, peaks in single-peaked functions were not coincident.

    Academic text (1990)

  • And now the MSO neuron that got coincident input is located down here.

  • The two cars were coincident at the intersection, blocking traffic in both directions.

  • The artist's two paintings were coincident in style, showcasing similar color patterns and themes.

Synonyms

concurrent
vscoincident
21 6.6

Happening at the same time as another thing

requires occupying identical position at the same time rather than only temporal overlap
congruent
vscoincident
  • Specialized
2 5.6

The same shape and size so they fit exactly when placed on top of each other

occupies the exact same place at the same time rather than sharing only shape
coterminous
vscoincident
  • Formal
1 9.6

Having the same limits in space, time, or meaning as something else

matches exactly point for point in location rather than just sharing boundaries
synchronized
vscoincident
  • US
1 4.9

Happening at the same time in a planned way

requires being in the exact same spot at the same instant not just coordination
synchronistic
vscoincident
1 7.9

Happening at the same time

demands exact spatial overlap at a moment rather than mere simultaneous occurrence
equipollent
vscoincident
  • Specialized
9.9

Having the same length and direction so one can be moved to match the other

is already in the same position at the same time rather than needing movement
co-occurrent
vscoincident
8.8

Happening at the same time as something else

requires occupying the identical place and moment rather than only sharing time
coinciding
vscoincident
4.4

Happening at the same time as another event

is about exact point-to-point spatial overlap in the same instant rather than just time

Antonyms

distinct
168 3.5

Clearly different from others

dissimilar
17 3.8

Different in appearance or nature

How Overlapping

identical
237 2.9
coincident
  • Specialized
7.1
overlapping
5 3.5
touching
2.5
to separate
225 2.3

Surface Forms

coincident positive
coincidental comparative
coincidental superlative

Morphology

coincident = coincide (transparent) = co + incid + ent

The spatial exactness sense is a direct extension of 'coincide' meaning 'to correspond exactly', formed by the same adjectival suffix.

Etymology

Coincident comes from Latin parts co- 'together' and incidere 'to fall', so it can mean things that 'fall' on the same spot. That's why two objects or lines that are coincident sit in exactly the same place or line up perfectly.