How Do You Spell CONCRESCENCE?

Pronunciation: [kənkɹˈɛsəns] (IPA)

Concrescence is spelled c-o-n-c-r-e-s-c-e-n-c-e. The word refers to the process of growth and fusion of two or more separate things to form a single entity. Its pronunciation is kən'krɛsəns, with stress on the second syllable. The first syllable is pronounced using the schwa vowel sound, and the following syllables have a clear ‘e’ sound. The final syllable has a soft ‘s’ sound, which is typical of many Latinate words. The word’s spelling reflects its Latin roots and complex morphology.

CONCRESCENCE Meaning and Definition

1. Concrescence is a term used in various fields, including anatomy, botany, and geology, to describe a process or phenomenon where two or more separate entities merge or grow together, resulting in a fused or united structure.

   In anatomy, concrescence refers to the fusion or joining together of two or more normally separate anatomical structures. This can occur during development when certain tissues grow together, forming a single structure. For example, in dentistry, concrescence is a condition where two adjacent teeth become fused together at their root or crown, creating a single tooth structure.

   In botany, concrescence refers to the fusion of separate floral organs, such as petals, sepals, or stamens, into a single structure. This fusion can occur partially or completely, resulting in various modifications of flower structures.

   In geology, concrescence is used to describe the process of the gradual merging or growth of separate mineral particles or rock fragments, forming a solid mass. This process is often associated with the formation of conglomerate rocks, where distinct pebbles or boulders become tightly bound together through the deposition of sediment or by cementation.

   Overall, concrescence is a term that denotes the coming together, merging, or fusion of separate entities or structures, regardless of the specific field of study where the concept is applied.

2. Growth or increase; the act of growing by the spontaneous union of separate particles.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for CONCRESCENCE

• xoncrescence
• voncrescence
• foncrescence
• doncrescence
• cincrescence
• ckncrescence
• clncrescence
• cpncrescence
• c0ncrescence
• c9ncrescence
• cobcrescence
• comcrescence
• cojcrescence
• cohcrescence
• conxrescence
• convrescence
• confrescence
• condrescence
• conceescence
• concdescence

Etymology of CONCRESCENCE

The word concrescence derives from the Latin term concrescentia, which is the noun form of the verb concrescere. Concrescere combines the prefix con- meaning together, with, and the verb crescere meaning to grow. Therefore, the literal meaning of concrescence is to grow together.

Similar spelling words for CONCRESCENCE

• concreteness,
• congruence.

Plural form of CONCRESCENCE is CONCRESCENCES