diffluence

/ˌdɪflʊˈsɛns, -ˌflʊˈsɛns/

Definitions

1. noun

the act or process of spreading out or diffusing, especially in a wide or irregular manner

“The diffluence of the river’s tributaries created a vast network of wetlands.”

2. noun

the state of being spread out or diffused, especially in a wide or irregular manner

“The diffluence of the city’s population led to a decline in property values.”

Synonyms

  • diffusion
  • dispersion
  • distribution

Antonyms

  • aggregation
  • concentration