Definition

A place where two or more things come together or meet, often used to describe rivers or ideas.

Example

The confluence of the two rivers created a beautiful landscape.

Conversation

Have you ever been to that park where the two rivers meet?

Yeah, I love that spot! It's such a beautiful conflux of nature.

It really is, especially during sunset when the colors blend together.

Totally! It's like a painting come to life.

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Root Explanation

Conflux is formed from "con-" (meaning together) and "fluxus" (from Latin, meaning flowing). The word describes the act of flowing together, as in the merging of streams or ideas.

Memory Tip

Think of things 'flowing together' — 'con-' means together, and 'fluxus' means flowing.

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