Coalesce

Verb

Definition: Come together to form one mass or whole.

Definition: Combine or unite to form a whole.

Synonyms: Merge, Fuse, Unite, Combine

Antonyms: Separate, Divide, Segregate

Examples:
  • The two companies decided to coalesce and form a stronger entity.
  • The droplets of water coalesced into a larger puddle.
Mnemonics:
  • 'Coalesce' can be thought of as "co-" (together) + "alesce" (form or unite).

Etymology:

Origin:

Late 16th century from Latin 'coalescere', from 'co-' (together) + 'alescere' (increase).

Historical Usage:

The word 'coalesce' has been used since the late 16th century with its current meaning.

Related Idioms:

Idiom:

"Coalesce into a single entity"

Explanation:

Refers to multiple things or groups coming together as one whole.

Misconceptions:

Misconception:

Confusing 'coalesce' with 'collapse'.

Explanation:

While both words involve things coming together, 'coalesce' implies unification and combination, while 'collapse' implies a sudden fall or breakdown.

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