noun ·Rare ·Advanced level

Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   The growing together and merging of similar or dissimilar parts. countable, uncountable
2. 2
   A growing together of cells or other organisms. countable, uncountable
3. 3
   The juxtaposing of dissimilar forms or devices that are harmonized at their point of intersection into hybrid transitional shapes or designs. countable, uncountable
4. 4
   Increment. countable, uncountable

Synonyms

All synonyms

coalescencecoalescence

Etymology

From Latin concrescentia.

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