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confluence

noun

ˈkɒnfluəns

Meaning

An act or process of merging.

A place where two rivers meet; a flowing together or meeting point.

The confluence of ideas from different cultures created a rich discussion.

The confluence of rivers created a fertile land for agriculture.

junction, meeting, convergence, meeting point, merger, union, intersection

Entry 1

junction, meeting

Entry 2

junction, convergence, meeting point, merger, union, intersection

separation, divergence, split, division, branching, parting

Entry 1

separation, divergence

Entry 2

divergence, separation, split, division, branching, parting

the projecting edge of a hat; the edge or lip of something

people in general, often referring to a group or community

a set of circumstances in which one finds oneself; a state of affairs

a small part taken as an example of the whole; a specimen

The ability to predict or the action of predicting what will happen or be needed in the future.

A gift or payment to a common fund or collection.