Meaning of Coincident | Babel Free

Definitions

One of multiple incidents or things which coincide with each other; a concomitant.

obsolete

Equivalents

Examples

“In truth, vve thought it (coming immediately from an infected place⟳) an hazardous incivilitie, to put⟳ our ſelves upon them; for if any ſiniſter accident had fallen out about the ſame time (for Coincidents are not alvvaies Cauſes) vve ſhould have⟳ rued it for ever.”

“[…] I despayre of ever living to see⟳ a man truely noble indeede: they may be called "My Lord;" titles and sounds and inferior trifles; but when Virtue and blood are coincidents, they both add⟳ lustre and mutual excellencys.”

“When I was in London I was shocked at the alteration in our friend Tobin's looks and appearance. Those who always interpret⟳ two coincidents into cause and effect would surmise that marriage has been less conducive to his health than to his moral comfort. It would give⟳ me serious pleasure to have⟳ a more cheerful account of him.”

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