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How do you spell Coincidental?

Correct spelling

coincidental

Remember: things co-incide by chance, not co-inside or with an extra 'den'

Why is coincidental spelled this way?

From Latin co (together) + incidere (to fall upon). Something coincidental falls together by chance — events landing in the same place without plan or cause.

Common misspellings of coincidental

coincidentialcoinsidentalcoincedental

Example

It was purely coincidental that both friends wore the same dress to the party.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell coincidental?+
The correct spelling is "coincidental". Remember: things co-incide by chance, not co-inside or with an extra 'den'
Is it coincidential or coincidental?+
The correct spelling is "coincidental", not "coincidential".

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