The simultaneous discovery of the same fossil in two distant quarries was a remarkable coincidence that puzzled paleontologists.
在两个相距遥远的采石场同时发现同一块化石，这是一个令古生物学家困惑的显著巧合。
Which choice best defines “coincidence”?
C — Accidental happening together. “coincidence” means accidental happening together.
Which word means “accidental happening together”?
D — coincidence. “coincidence” means accidental happening together.
coincidence — accidental happening together. In Chinese: 巧合.
coincidence is pronounced /koʊˈɪnsɪdəns/.
The simultaneous discovery of the same fossil in two distant quarries was a remarkable coincidence that puzzled paleontologists. (在两个相距遥远的采石场同时发现同一块化石，这是一个令古生物学家困惑的显著巧合。)
chance, accident, fluke — all close in meaning to coincidence (accidental happening together).
design, intention — each the opposite of coincidence (accidental happening together).
Yes. coincidence is on the SAT Prep Basic list — the everyday academic words the SAT assumes you already have. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.
co(common)+incide(event)