Coalescent (Adjective)
Meaning
Growing together, fusing; "coalescent tradititions"; "coalescent bones".
Classification
All adjective clusters.
Examples
- The unique culture of the city is a coalescent blend of traditions from its various immigrant groups.
- As the broken bone healed, the coalescent fragments slowly knit together to form a strong and stable limb.
- The coalescent remnants of several smaller companies merged to form a single, powerful corporation.
- During adolescence, the coalescent growth plates in the bones eventually fuse to form adult skeletal structures.
- The chef's coalescent sauce recipe, combining rich flavors from multiple cuisines, earned her a prestigious culinary award.