concrescent

/kɑnˈkrɛsnt/

Definitions

1. adjective

growing or tending to grow together; forming a single mass or unit

“The concrescent roots of the two plants intertwined in the soil.”

2. noun

a part or organ that grows together with another, especially in botany

“The concrescent parts of the leaf and stem formed a single, robust structure.”

Synonyms

  • confluent
  • fused

Antonyms

  • distinct
  • separate