Coincidence
Coincidence
Coincidence (/koʊˈɪnsɪdəns/; from Latin coincidere, meaning "to coincide") is a term used to describe the occurrence of events that happen at the same time by accident but seem to have some connection.
Etymology
The term "coincidence" is derived from the Latin coincidere, which means "to coincide". It was first used in the English language in the early 17th century.
Definition
A coincidence is a situation in which separate things happen by chance at the same time or in the same way, often in a way that is interesting or surprising. It is often used to refer to apparent patterns that arise from random events.
Related Terms
- Synchronicity: This is a concept, first introduced by analytical psychologist Carl Jung, which holds that events are "meaningful coincidences" if they occur with no causal relationship yet seem to be meaningfully related.
- Serendipity: This is the occurrence and development of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way. It is often considered a "happy coincidence".
- Probability: This is the branch of mathematics concerning numerical descriptions of how likely an event is to occur or how likely it is that a proposition is true.
- Causality: This is the relationship between an event (the cause) and a second event (the effect), where the second event is a consequence of the first.
Usage
The term "coincidence" is often used in various fields such as mathematics, statistics, physics, and philosophy to describe events that happen at the same time by chance, without an apparent causal link.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Coincidence
- Wikipedia's article - Coincidence
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