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Definition of confluence

confluence

/ˈkɑːn.flu.əns/
con · flu · ence
Plural:confluences
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Adjective:confluent
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• noun

1

An act or process of merging; a coming together of various factors, ideas, events, or people in one place or time.

Example

"A rare confluence of technological innovation and economic stability fueled the rapid growth of the industry."

2

The geographical junction where two or more rivers or streams flow together to form a single channel.

Example

"The city of Pittsburgh is situated at the confluence of the Allegheny and Monongahela rivers."

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• Nearby Words

conflicting
conflictingly
confliction
confluence
conflux
conform
conformable

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 15th century from Late Latin confluentia, from the present participle of Latin confluere ('to flow together'), formed from com- ('together') and fluere ('to flow').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Confluence. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/confluence
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