coincidental

/ˌkɔɪnsɪdˈenʃl/; /ˌkɔɪnˌsɪdˈenʃl/

Definitions

1. adjective

happening or done by chance; not planned or intentional

“The fire in the nearby building was coincidental to the concert at our venue.”

2. noun

a chance occurrence or coincidence

“The coincidentals at the party turned out to be old friends from the same school.”

Synonyms

  • accidental
  • chance
  • fortuitous
  • haphazard

Antonyms

  • deliberate
  • intentional
  • planned