Word: CONFLUENCE
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Definition of CONFLUENCE
- 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."
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
May trace back to the Latin prefix "com-" or "con-", meaning "together, with, or jointly".
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "confluence" in early literature."
- โข "In professional circles, using the word "confluence" conveys a high level of precision."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
With its balanced structure, this word is frequently useful for maintaining board control.
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
This is a 7+ letter word. Use it as a Bingo candidate if you have the space on the board for a +50 point bonus.
Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 17 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 17 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 23 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is CONFLUENCE a valid Scrabble word? โผ
How many points is CONFLUENCE worth in Scrabble? โผ
How many syllables are in CONFLUENCE? โผ
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๐ Common Phrases & Idioms
Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing CONFLUENCE:
- # the confluence effect
- # master of confluence
- # playing with confluence
- # in terms of confluence
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