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Definition of mergence

mergence

/ˈmɜːrdʒəns/
mer · gence
Plural:mergences
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Adjective:mergent
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mergence Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

The act, process, or result of merging, blending, or coalescing into a single unified whole.

Example

"The historian traced the gradual mergence of the two regional dialects into a single literary language."

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Word Nuance & Usage

While 'merger' is the standard term for a corporate or legal consolidation, 'mergence' is used more broadly in formal or academic contexts to describe the gradual blending of ideas, cultures, or physical phenomena.

• Rhymes for mergence

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Word Origin & Etymology

Formed in the 19th century from the verb 'merge' (from Latin 'mergere', meaning 'to dip or plunge') combined with the noun-forming suffix '-ence'.

Usage Trend

Historical frequency of usage in published text.

180019102020
Data source: Google Books Ngram Viewer

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