confluent

[US]/'kɒnflʊənt/
[UK]/'kɑnflʊənt/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. merging or flowing together.

Phrases & Collocations

confluent streams

Example Sentences

Iconographic changes:3 cases showed light patchy shadows along the streak line distribution;1 case showed patchy shadows confluent into a big patchy shadow.

Sepals erect, subovate to subelliptic, 4.5-5 × ca. 2 mm, abaxially and marginally dark brown glandular hairy, veins 5, confluent into a verruca at apex, apex obtuse.

The confluent rivers formed a mighty stream.

The confluent ideas led to a groundbreaking invention.

The confluent cultures created a unique fusion of traditions.

The confluent interests of the two parties aligned perfectly.

The confluent melodies blended harmoniously in the music piece.

The confluent goals of the team members helped them achieve success.

The confluent colors in the painting created a vibrant composition.

The confluent opinions of the committee members formed a consensus.

The confluent streams of traffic caused a major congestion on the highway.

The confluent emotions in the novel evoked strong reactions from readers.

Real-world Examples

What may be regarded as the separate songs of the Ouzel are exceedingly difficult of description, because they are so variable and at the same time so confluent.

Source: The Mountains of California (Part 2)

In this latter bird the lamellae of the upper mandible are much coarser than in the common duck, almost confluent, about twenty-seven in number on each side, and terminating upward in teeth-like knobs.

Source: On the Origin of Species

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