Confluence: meaning, definitions and examples
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confluence
[ kษnหflสษns ]
merging streams
Confluence refers to the point where two or more things converge or come together, most commonly in the context of rivers. In geography, this term describes the location where the waters from different streams combine. The term can also extend metaphorically to other areas, such as the convergence of ideas or cultures.
Synonyms
intersection, junction, meeting point, merging, union.
Examples of usage
- The confluence of the Mississippi and Missouri rivers is a popular site for fishermen.
- In urban studies, the confluence of diverse cultures can lead to rich social dynamics.
- The confluence of art and technology has transformed the way we create engagement.
- Scientists studied the confluence of ocean currents to understand climate change.
Translations
Translations of the word "confluence" in other languages:
๐ต๐น confluรชncia
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคเคเฅเคฐเคพเคเคคเคฟ
๐ฉ๐ช Konvergenz
๐ฎ๐ฉ konfluen
๐บ๐ฆ ะทะปะธััั
๐ต๐ฑ konfluent
๐ฏ๐ต ๅๆต (ใใใใ ใ)
๐ซ๐ท confluence
๐ช๐ธ confluencia
๐น๐ท buluลma
๐ฐ๐ท ํฉ๋ฅ (ํฉ๋ฅ)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุงูุชูุงุก
๐จ๐ฟ sblรญลพenรญ
๐ธ๐ฐ konvergencia
๐จ๐ณ ๆฑๆต (huรฌliรบ)
๐ธ๐ฎ konvergenca
๐ฎ๐ธ samskipti
๐ฐ๐ฟ าะพััะปัั
๐ฌ๐ช แจแแฎแแแแ แ
๐ฆ๐ฟ qovuลma
๐ฒ๐ฝ confluencia
Etymology
The word 'confluence' originates from the Latin term 'confluentia', which combines 'con-', meaning 'together', and 'fluere', meaning 'to flow'. This etymological root emphasizes the act of flowing together or merging. The term began to be used in English around the late 14th century and has maintained its core meaning related to the merging of streams or rivers. Over time, 'confluence' has also been adopted in various fields such as sociology and business, referring to the convergence of ideas, cultures, or organizational structures. This broader application reflects the evolution of the term as it adapts to modern contexts, alluding to the dynamic nature of interactions in increasingly interconnected societies.