Confluent
(adjective)
- Flowing together, merging into one stream or channel; tending to merge or blend.
- Having the characteristics of merging into one stream or channel; tending to blend together.
- Describing a type of infection in which multiple skin conditions converge and merge into one larger lesion.
Origin:
Derived from the latin word confluentem, meaning 'flowing together'.
Examples:
- The two rivers are confluent and join to form a single stream.
- His artistic and musical abilities were confluent, giving rise to his unique style.
- The confluent traffic on the highway caused a massive traffic jam.
- Her skin condition was diagnosed as confluent smallpox, requiring immediate medical attention.
- The confluent clouds in the sky indicated an impending storm.