Confluence in English
- confluence⇄confluence, noun.
1. a flowing together.
Ex. The confluence of those two streams forms a large river.
2. the place where two or more rivers, streams, or the like, come together.
Ex. They pitched camp at the confluence of the two s
Confluence in Gujarati ગુજરાતી
Confluence in Hindi हिन्दी
Confluence in Marathi मराठी
Confluence in Sindhi سنڌي
Confluence in Tamil தமிழ்
Confluence in Telugu తెలుగు
Confluence
Part of Speech
Noun
Pronunciation
/ˈkɒn.flu.əns/
Definitions
- The meeting or merging of two or more things, especially rivers.
- A coming together of people or ideas to produce a unified whole.
- A situation where multiple elements or factors interact harmoniously.
Usage Examples
- The confluence of the two rivers forms a spectacular waterfall.
- The city was built at the confluence of trade routes.
- A confluence of ideas led to a groundbreaking scientific discovery.
Etymology
From Latin confluentia, from confluere ("to flow together"), composed of con- ("together") and fluere ("to flow").
Synonyms
- Junction
- Meeting
- Union
- Merging
Antonyms
- Divergence
- Separation
- Disconnection
Translations
| Language | Translation | Pronunciation |
|---|---|---|
| Spanish | confluencia | /kon.fluˈen.θja/ |
| French | confluence | /kɔ̃.flu.ɑ̃s/ |
| German | Zusammenfluss | /t͡suˈzamənˌflʊs/ |
| Hindi | संगम (sangam) | /səŋ.ɡəm/ |
| Chinese (Mandarin) | 汇合 (huì hé) | /huì hé/ |
| Russian | слияние | /slʲɪˈjanʲɪje/ |
Regional Pronunciation Variations
- British English: /ˈkɒn.flu.əns/
- American English: /ˈkɑːn.flu.əns/
Historical Usage
The term has been used since the 15th century, initially to describe river junctions and later applied metaphorically to ideas and social movements.
Cultural Nuances
In many cultures, the confluence of rivers is considered sacred, representing unity and spiritual merging.
More Information
The concept of confluence extends beyond physical merging to include business, politics, and literature, where diverse influences create innovation.