confluence
conf
ˈkɒnf
konf
luence
luəns
looēns
confidencecongruenceconference

Definition & Meaning of "confluence"in English

Confluence
01

the process by which two or more streams or rivers merge their currents into a single flow 

Grammatical Information
Animacy status
Abstract
Composition
Compound
Countable
Plural form
confluences
Examples
Satellite images revealed the confluence where the muddy tributary joined the crystal-clear river. 
02

a gathering of individuals converging at a shared venue or event 

Examples
The city hosted a confluence of artists, writers, and musicians for the annual festival. 
03

the specific location where two or more streams or rivers physically unite 

Examples
Tourists visited the confluence at the base of the mountain where the glacier melt joined the river. 
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