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.”