confluence

noun
UK: /ˈkɒnfluəns/
US: /ˈkɑːnfluəns/

  1. The junction of two rivers, especially rivers of approximately equal width.

    1. The confluence is a beautiful spot where the rivers meet.
    2. At the confluence of the two rivers, the currents became quite strong making navigation tricky.

  2. A place where two things join or merge.

    1. The confluence of ideas created something amazing.
    2. There was a confluence of events that led to the company's success.

  3. The act or process of merging.

    1. The project needs a confluence of skills and collaboration.
    2. The confluence of cultures enriches the area with diverse traditions.

Synonyms

juncture union meeting intersection convergence

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "confluence" in English means: The junction of two rivers, especially rivers of approximately equal width., A place where two things join or merge., The act or process of merging..

The phonetic transcription of "confluence" is /ˈkɒnfluəns/ in British English and /ˈkɑːnfluəns/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "confluence": juncture, union, meeting, intersection, convergence.

Example usage of "confluence": "The confluence is a beautiful spot where the rivers meet.". More examples on the page.