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coincidentally
coincidentally
Adverb
This adverb is used to describe events that occur at the same time by pure chance, without any causal link or intentional planning. It carries a tone of surprise or irony, often serving as a sentence modifier to introduce a surprising piece of information that aligns with a previous statement.
Because it describes a random occurrence, it is distinct from words like "simultaneously," which focuses strictly on the timing of events regardless of whether they are accidental or planned. It is typically used in conversational and narrative contexts to highlight a curious or serendipitous alignment of circumstances.
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