Upper-Intermediate (B2)
IPA: /kənˈkrɛsəns/
KK: /kɒnˈkrɛsəns/
Definition
The process of different parts or cells coming together to form a single entity or mass.
Example
The concrescence of the tissues was essential for the healing process.
Conversation

I was reading about concrescence in biology, and it’s fascinating how cells can grow together.

That does sound interesting! How does it work exactly?

Well, it's basically when different parts join together to form a whole.

Got it! So, it's like when a plant grows and all the parts connect.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
coalescence
fusion
aggregation
Antonyms
separation
division
dispersal
Root Explanation
Concrescence → It is formed from "con-" (meaning together) and "crescere" (meaning to grow). The word describes the process of growing together or the state of being joined in growth.
Memory Tip
Think of things 'growing together' — 'con-' means together, and 'crescere' means to grow.
Visually Confused Words
increscence
accrescence
convergescence
sonorescence
calorescence
copresence
conscience
canescence