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Confluence vs Converge - What's the difference?

confluence | converge |

As a noun confluence

is the place where two rivers, streams, or other continuously flowing bodies of water meet and become one, especially where a tributary joins a river.

As a verb converge is

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confluence

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • The place where two rivers, streams, or other continuously flowing bodies of water meet and become one, especially where a tributary joins a river.
    • We encountered an abandoned boat at the confluence of the Mississippi and Ohio Rivers.
  • The act of combining which occurs at the place where rivers and the lake meet.
    • The confluence of the rivers produced a great rush of water.
  • A convergence or combination of forces, people, or things.
    • The confluence of our skills resulted in a successful home renovation project.

    Synonyms

    * conflux

    Derived terms

    * confluence aloft

    converge

    English

    Verb

    (converg)
  • Of two or more entities, to approach each other; to get closer and closer.
  • * Jefferson
    • The mountains converge into a single ridge.
  • (mathematics) Of a sequence, to have a limit.
  • (computing) Of an iterative process, to reach a stable end point.

    • Antonyms

    * to diverge

    Derived terms

    * convergence * convergent

    Related terms

    * divergence ----