confluent Synonyms & Antonyms
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Confluent as a Noun
A stream uniting and flowing with another.
Confluent as an Adjective
(of two or more objects or shapes) converging or merging into a continuous shape.
(of wind) which converges, especially when viewed on a weather chart
Describing cells in a culture that merge to form a mass
(of a triangle) which is exactly the same size as another triangle.
Word Forms & Grammar
confluent (comparative more confluent, superlative most confluent)
confluent (plural confluents)
Words That Rhyme With Confluent
Origin of Confluent
From Latin cōnfluēns, present participle of cōnfluō.
Confluent: Key Facts
| Part of speech | noun, adjective |
|---|---|
| Pronunciation | /ˈkɑn.flu.ənt/ |
| Syllables | 3 |
| Meaning | A stream uniting and flowing with another |
| Plural | confluents |
| Comparative / superlative | more confluent, most confluent |
Confluent Pronunciation
The standard pronunciation of confluent is /ˈkɑn.flu.ənt/, spoken in 3 syllables, with the main stress on the first syllable (kɑn).
Confluent: Your Questions Answered
Is confluent a noun or an adjective?
Confluent is mainly used as a noun, but it can also be used as an adjective.
What is the plural of confluent?
The plural of confluent is confluents.
What are the comparative and superlative forms of confluent?
The comparative form is more confluent and the superlative form is most confluent.