verb
coalesce
Coalesce (verb) means to come together to form one single thing.
verb
1
To come together to form one single thing.
"The droplets coalesced into a puddle."
2
To form as a single whole out of separate parts.
"The puddle coalesced from the droplets as they ran together."
3
(engineering) To join pieces of metal by melting parts of each one and letting the melted parts set together as one piece.
4
To mix together and become one, moving and blending freely.
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Etymology
Comes from Latin coalēscō, formed from co- and alēscō (‘grow up’).
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Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of coalesce?
"coalesce" (verb) means to come together to form one single thing.
What is another word for coalesce?
Other words for "coalesce" include meld, merge, combine, immix, flux, conflate.
What is the opposite of coalesce?
Opposites of "coalesce" include divide, split, segregate.
What are the different meanings of coalesce?
"coalesce" has 3 main meanings: 1. To come together to form one single thing; 2. To form as a single whole out of separate parts; 3. (engineering) To join pieces of metal by melting parts of each one and letting the melted parts set together as one piece.
