noun

confluence

confluence, junction, convergence

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.

the confluence ((of sth.)) the place where two things join The town is at the confluence of two rivers.

Synonyms: junction, convergence, meeting; Antonyms: divergence, separation

From Latin 'con-' (together) + 'fluere' (to flow). Literally 'to flow together'.

Imagine two rivers 'con-' (together) 'flu-' (flowing) into one at a confluence.

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