Upper-Intermediate (B2)
IPA: /kənˈkrɛsənt/
KK: /kɒnˈkrɛsənt/
Definition
Describing something that is growing or coming together as one.
Example
The concrescent forms of the plants created a beautiful, unified garden.
Conversation

Have you seen how those plants are growing together in the garden?

Yeah, it's amazing to see them so concrescent like that!

I love how they create such a beautiful green space.

Absolutely! It really makes the whole area feel more alive.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
coalescent
unifying
merging
Antonyms
divergent
separating
dispersing
Root Explanation
Concrescent is formed from "con-" (meaning together) and "crescere" (meaning to grow). The word describes something that is growing together or increasing in size or intensity.
Memory Tip
Think of things 'growing together' — 'con-' means together, and 'crescere' means to grow.
Visually Confused Words
increscent
accrescent
crescent
sonorescent
calorescent
nonrecent
forescent
copresent