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noun
- 1. the junction of two rivers, especially rivers of approximately equal width: "the confluence of the Rivers Ouse and Foss"
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The meaning of CONFLUENCE is a coming or flowing together, meeting, or gathering at one point. How to use confluence in a sentence. Did you know?
a situation in which two things join or come together: The change has been brought on by a confluence of factors. A confluence of events is pushing nuclear policy into the national spotlight. SMART Vocabulary: related words and phrases. Parts of watercourses. artesian well. backwater. basin. drainage basin. estuarine. estuary. firth. interbasin.
1. a. A flowing together of two or more rivers or streams. b. The point of juncture of such rivers or streams. c. The combined river or stream formed by this juncture. 2. A gathering, flowing, or meeting together at one juncture or point: "A confluence of negative events conspired to bring down bond prices" (Michael Gonzalez).
Definition of 'confluence' confluence. (kɒnfluəns ) Word forms: confluences. 1. singular noun. The confluence of two rivers is the place where they join and become one larger river. The 160-metre falls mark the dramatic confluence of the rivers Nera and Velino. [+ of]
Confluence means a flowing together. In a literal sense, it's about rivers. But it's more often used to talk about the coming together of factors or ideas, or of cultures in a diverse city. Con- means "with," and -fluence sounds like "flow."
Definition of confluence noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
What does the noun confluence mean? There are ten meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun confluence, one of which is labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. Entry status. OED is undergoing a continuous programme of revision to modernize and improve definitions.
CONFLUENCE meaning: 1 : a place where two rivers or streams join to become one; 2 : a situation in which two things come together or happen at the same time usually + of.
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noun [ C ] geography specialized us / ˈkɑːn.fluː. ə ns / uk / ˈkɒn.fluː. ə ns /. Add to word list. the place where two rivers flow together and become one larger river. a situation in which two things join or come together: The change has been brought on by a confluence of factors.
