confluent

Other forms: confluents; confluently

Definitions of confluent
  1. adjective
    flowing together
    synonyms: merging
    convergent
    tending to come together from different directions
  2. noun
    a branch that flows into the main stream
    synonyms: affluent, feeder, tributary
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    type of:
    branch
    a stream or river connected to a larger one
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