/koh'in suyd"/ , v.i. , coincided, coinciding .
1. to occupy the same place in space, the same point or period in time, or the same relative position: The centers of concentric circles coincide. Our vacations coincided this year.
2. to correspond exactly, as in nature, character, etc.: His vocation coincides with his avocation.
3. to agree or concur, as in thought or opinion: Their opinions always coincide.
[ 1635-45; coincidere, equiv. to L co- CO- + incidere to befall; see INCIDENT ]
Syn. 3. accord, correspond, match, tally, jibe, square.
Ant. 3. differ, contradict.