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Happenstance vs Coincidentally - What's the difference?

happenstance | coincidentally |

As a noun happenstance

is (countable) a chance or random event or circumstance.

As an adverb coincidentally is

in a coincidental manner.

happenstance

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • (countable) A chance or random event or circumstance.
  • (uncountable) The chance or random quality of an event or circumstance.
    • by happenstance
  • * 1964 , ,
    • James Bond: Once is happenstance , twice is coincidence, three times is enemy action.

    Synonyms

    * coincidence * happenchance

    Derived terms

    * happenstantial * happenstantially

    coincidentally

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • In a coincidental manner.