coalesce
|co/a/lesce|
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/ˌkoʊəˈlɛs/
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/ˌkəʊəˈlɛs/
merge into one
Etymology
Etymology Information
'coalesce' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'coalescere,' where 'co-' meant 'together' and 'alescere' meant 'to grow.'
Historical Evolution
'coalescere' transformed into the French word 'coalescer,' and eventually became the modern English word 'coalesce' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to grow together,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to unite or merge.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Verb 1
to come together to form one mass or whole.
The two streams coalesce into a single river.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:41