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Meaning of confluence

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

confluence

Pronunciation:/ˈkɒnfluəns/

noun

Definitions

  1. The place where two rivers, streams, or other continuously flowing bodies of water meet and become one, especially where a tributary joins a river.

    Example: We encountered an abandoned boat at the confluence of the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers.

  2. The act of combining which occurs at the place where rivers and the lake meet.

    Example: The confluence of the rivers produced a great rush of water.

  3. A convergence or combination of forces, people, or things.

    Example: The confluence of our skills resulted in a successful home renovation project.

  4. The proportion of cells, in a culture medium, that adhere to each other