coalescence

CEFRC1

/ˌkoʊ.əˈlɛs.əns/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The process of coming together to form one whole.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    The merging of two segments into one.

Examples

  • Coalescence of the particles formed a new compound.

  • The coalescence of ideas led to innovation.

At a glance

Sits at C1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meaning

  1. The act of coalescing.

More examples

In context

  • The coalescence of the two companies created a market giant.

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Origin

noun

From Middle French coalescence and its etymon Latin coalēscentia. Doublet of coalescency. By surface analysis, coalesce + -ence.