Synchronicities

Part of speech: noun

Definitions

1. The occurrence of meaningful coincidences that seem to connect events, thoughts, or people in a significant way
2. Instances where seemingly unrelated events align in a way that holds personal significance or insight for an individual
3. Events happening at the same time or in a related manner, suggesting a deeper connection or meaning beyond mere chance

Etymology: "Synchronicities" is the plural of "synchronicity," a term that Carl Jung put into circulation in the 1920s to describe coincidences he believed were meaningful rather than merely accidental. The word is built from "synchronous," which combines Greek "syn" (together) and "chronos" (time), so it literally means things happening together in time. Jung added the "-icity" ending to form a noun for that quality. Jung's idea was that such events are linked by meaning rather than by cause. He developed the notion while working with patients and reflecting on his own experiences, and he eventually presented it as a principle he thought deserved a name of its own. The plural form simply refers to individual instances of this pattern, each one a moment where separate events seem to converge with personal significance.

Synonyms: coincidences, concurrences