Coincide
Pronunciation: /ˌkoʊ.ɪnˈsaɪd/ Explain
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Make the two points coincidental, then not coincidental.
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Make the two lines coincidental, then not coincidental.
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To coincide means to occupy the same place.
Two lines coincide if they share all points. Two
intersecting
lines coincide at the point of intersection.
Related Words
Coincidental: Occupying the same place. Example:
Points A and B are coincidental.
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References
- McAdams, David E.. All Math Words Dictionary, coincide. 2nd Classroom edition 20150108-4799968. pg 35. Life is a Story Problem LLC. January 8, 2015. Buy the book
Cite this article as:
McAdams, David E. Coincide. 12/21/2018. All Math Words Encyclopedia. Life is a Story Problem LLC. https://www.allmathwords.org/en/c/coincide.html.
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Revision History
12/21/2018: Reviewed and corrected IPA pronunication. (
McAdams, David E.)
6/25/2018: Removed broken links, updated license, implemented new markup, updated GeoGebra apps. (
McAdams, David E.)
1/4/2010: Added "References". (
McAdams, David E.)
12/24/2008: Added example for coincidental. Added manipulatives (
McAdams, David E.)
8/18/2007: Initial version. (
McAdams, David E.)