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Synonyms & Similar Words
intersection
junction
meeting
confluence point
union
merger
fusion
amalgamation
coalition
alliance
combination
conjunction
concurrence
coincidence
overlap
crossroads
interchange
nexus
link
connection
juncture
crossing
melding
blending
commingling
commixture
admixture
synthesis
synergy
meeting point
focal point
hub
center
convergence
concourse
Meaning of Confluence
The primary meaning of the word "Confluence" refers to a point where two or more things meet or come together.
Definitions
- A point of junction or meeting, especially of rivers or streams
- * A coming together or meeting of people, ideas, or things
- * A place where multiple things converge or meet, such as a confluence of cultures or a confluence of events
Etymology of Confluence
The word "Confluence" comes from the Latin "confluere," which means "to flow together," and is a combination of "con-" (meaning "together") and "fluere" (meaning "to flow").
Historically, the term has been used in geography to describe the meeting of rivers or streams, and has since been extended to describe the convergence of other things, such as ideas, cultures, or events.
Example Uses
- The confluence of the two rivers created a beautiful and unique ecosystem.
- * The city is a confluence of different cultures, with people from all over the world living and working together.
- * The confluence of technology and art has led to the development of new and innovative forms of expression.