confluence
Translation
confluence, junction, convergence
Examples
The town is at the confluence of two rivers.
The town is at the confluence of two rivers.
It was a confluence of unfortunate events.
It was a confluence of unfortunate events.
Grammar Patterns
the confluence ((of sth.)) the place where two things join The town is at the confluence of two rivers.
Similar Words
Synonyms: junction, convergence, meeting; Antonyms: divergence, separation
Etymology
From Latin 'con-' (together) + 'fluere' (to flow). Literally 'to flow together'.
Memory Tips
Imagine two rivers 'con-' (together) 'flu-' (flowing) into one at a confluence.