Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

confluent

adjective

/ˈkɒn.flu.ənt/

Definition

Flowing together or merging

Examples

The confluent rivers created a larger body of water.
In the medical context, confluent lesions can occur when individual lesions merge and form a larger one.

Meaning

The term ‘confluent’ refers to two or more streams or entities that flow together to form one. It can also describe a situation where things converge or combine.