confluence of rivers; converging ideas; merging of schools
Meanings
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(of rivers) to converge; to join
A term from physical geography; used literally for water bodies.
The Yangtze River and the Jialing River converge in Chongqing.
These two streams converge in the valley.
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The Grand Canal and the Daqing River converge near Tianjin, forming a new waterway.
verb
to converge in thought or action; to unite; to reach consensus
formalUsed metaphorically for people or groups coming to a common understanding or goal.
After many negotiations, the two sides' views finally converged.
All departments of the company need to unite to deal with this crisis.
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On major issues, we must maintain a convergence of thought.
verb
(in academia, art, etc.) for different schools of thought to merge; to blend; to integrate
formalDescribes the synthesis or integration of different traditions, styles, or theories.
Modern music is often a confluence of classical and popular elements.
This exhibition reflects the merging of Eastern and Western artistic styles.
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The new theory is an integration of traditional psychology and neuroscience.