ˌkōə̇nˈsīd, ˈ ̷ ̷ ̷ ̷ˌ ̷ ̷ intransitive verb
( -ed/-ing/-s )
Etymology: Medieval Latin coincidere, from Latin co- + incidere to fall on, from in + cadere to fall — more at chance
1.
a. : to occupy the same place in space
the base of the triangle coincides with one side of the square
b. : to occur at the same time or occupy the same period of time
the fall of Granada coincided with the discovery of America
c. : to occupy exactly corresponding or equivalent positions on a scale or in a series
100° centigrade coincides with 212° Fahrenheit
2. : to be identical or correspond in nature, character, or function : be in harmony
our sentiments coincided in every particular — Jane Austen
engaged in a work which coincided with his own inclinations — H.W.H.Knott
3. : to be in accord or agreement concur
she coincided with his views on most subjects
Synonyms: see agree