coalescent

1 8.4

Joining together to make one thing

adjective
/koʊəˈlɛsənt/

: coalescente

The artist used a coalescent technique to blend the colors seamlessly on the canvas.
coalescent theory

Examples

As the various factions negotiated, they began to show coalescent tendencies, uniting for a common cause.
I'm getting the feeling that the old Reagan coalition isn't feeling so coalescent this time around.

Blog text (21)
The rivers joined together, creating a coalescent flow that became the main waterway.

Synonyms

amalgamated

vscoalescent

Formal

1 6.0

Joined together to form one thing

emphasizes natural or gradual joining rather than planned combination

coalescing

vscoalescent

6.8

Growing or joining together to form a single whole

is the adjective form describing that same joining process

coalesced

vscoalescent

6.1

Joined together to form one whole

describes the process of coming together rather than the finished state

fused

vscoalescent

4.1

Joined together to form one thing like metals or teams

focuses on coming together by growth or fusion rather than simple attachment

concrescent

vscoalescent

Specialized

9.9

Growing together to form a single whole like plant parts or groups

is used more generally for joining, not only natural growth

consolidated

vscoalescent

4.6

Become a hard, solid mass that holds together

focuses on coming together into one, not on gaining strength

Antonyms

divided

3.0

Split into groups that do not agree

How United

unified

127 4.1

fused

4.1

coalescent

1 8.4

separate

829 2.1

Surface Forms

coalescent positive

Morphology

coalescent = coalesce (semi-transparent) = co + alesc + ent

The transformation from 'coalesce' to 'coalescent' is clear, but the root 'alesc' is not a standalone English word.

Etymology

The word coalescent comes from Latin parts co- 'together' and alescere 'to grow', so it literally means 'growing together'. Think of small drops of water joining to make one big drop: a coalescent thing joins or grows into one mass.