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View usage for: (kɒnfluəns) Word forms: plural confluences1. singular nounThe 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] Synonyms: convergence, junction, concurrence, conflux More Synonyms of confluence 2. countable noun [oft NOUN of noun]If there is a confluence of two things, they join, combine, or come together. [formal] Like most cases of extreme weather, its severity was due to an unusual confluenceof events. ...the confluence of African and Portuguese cultures in Brazil. More Synonyms of confluence confluence in British English (ˈkɒnflʊəns) or conflux (ˈkɒnflʌks) noun1. a merging or flowing together, esp of rivers 2. a gathering together, esp of people confluence in American English (ˈkɑnfluəns) noun1. a flowing together, esp. of two or more streams 2. the place where they join, or a stream formed in this way 3. a coming together as of people; crowd; throng Word origin OFr < LL confluentia < L confluens, prp. of confluere < com-, together + fluere, to flow: see fluctuate Examples of 'confluence' in a sentenceconfluence Definition a place where rivers flow into one another The 160-metre falls mark the confluence of the rivers. Synonyms junction concurrence conflux Additional synonymsDefinition a collection or group of things a chaotic assemblage of drifters and ruffians Synonyms group, company, meeting, body, crowd, collection, mass, gathering, rally, assembly, flock, congregation, accumulation, multitude, throng, hui (New Zealand), conclave, aggregation, convocation (formal), runanga (New Zealand) Definition a number of people gathered together for a meeting She waited until quiet settled on the assembly. Synonyms gathering, group, meeting, body, council, conference, crowd, congress, audience, collection, mass, diet, rally, convention, flock, company, house, congregation, accumulation, multitude, throng, synod, hui (New Zealand), assemblage, conclave, aggregation, convocation (formal), jamaat, runanga (New Zealand) Definition a crowd The streets were filled with a fair concourse of people that night. Synonyms crowd, collection, gathering, assembly, crush, multitude, throng, convergence, hui (New Zealand), assemblage, confluence, meeting, runanga (New Zealand) Nearby words ofconfluence - conflagration
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