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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.
Confluence definition: a flowing together of two or more streams, rivers, or the like. See examples of CONFLUENCE used in a sentence.
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).
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.
2 meanings: 1. a merging or flowing together, esp of rivers 2. a gathering together, esp of people.... Click for more definitions.
Definition of confluence noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
confluence meaning, definition, what is confluence: the place where two or more rivers flow ...: Learn more.
Confluence definition: A gathering, flowing, or meeting together at one juncture or point.
Confluence definition: a flowing together of two or more streams, rivers, or the like. See examples of CONFLUENCE used in a sentence.
