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coincidental
01
happening by chance at the same time or in a way that appears connected but is not planned
Example
The meeting 's coincidental timing with the announcement made everyone suspicious.
Their coincidental arrival at the airport led to an unexpected reunion after years apart.
02
happening unexpectedly and without deliberate planning or foresight
Example
It was purely coincidental that I ran into my old friend from high school while on vacation in another country.
The fact that she chose the same book as me from the library was purely coincidental; we have different tastes in literature.
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