Confluence: meaning, definitions and examples

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confluence

 

[ kษ™nหˆflสŒษ™ns ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

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:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น confluรชncia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเค‚เค•เฅเคฐเคพเค‚เคคเคฟ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Konvergenz

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ konfluen

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะปะธั‚ั‚ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ konfluent

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅˆๆต (ใ”ใ†ใ‚Šใ‚…ใ†)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท confluence

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ confluencia

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท buluลŸma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ•ฉ๋ฅ˜ (ํ•ฉ๋ฅ˜)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุงู„ุชู‚ุงุก

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ sblรญลพenรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ konvergencia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆฑ‡ๆต (huรฌliรบ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ konvergenca

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ samskipti

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ า›ะพัั‹ะปั‹ั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒจแƒ”แƒฎแƒ•แƒ”แƒ“แƒ แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ qovuลŸma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ 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.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,455, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.