coalesce
Meaning: To come together and merge into a single body, mass, or whole; to unite or combine.
Coalesce describes the organic merging of separate elements into a unified whole. It is more elegant and precise than 'merge' or 'combine' and implies a natural or gradual coming-together rather than a forced union. It is commonly used in political, social, and scientific contexts. Common collocations include 'coalesce around,' 'coalesce into,' and 'ideas coalescing.'
Examples
- Opposition parties coalesced around the single issue of electoral reform to present a united front. 反对派政党围绕选举改革这一议题团结起来,形成了统一战线。Los partidos de la oposición se coaligaron en torno al único tema de la reforma electoral para presentar un frente unido.野党各党は選挙制度改革という一つの争点を軸に結集し、統一戦線を展開しました。야당들은 선거 제도 개혁이라는 단일 쟁점을 중심으로 결집하여 통일 전선을 형성했습니다.
- Small water droplets gradually coalesce into larger ones before falling as rain. 小水滴逐渐聚合成更大的水滴,然后以雨的形式降落。Las pequeñas gotas de agua se unen gradualmente formando gotas más grandes antes de caer en forma de lluvia.小さな水滴は徐々に合体して大きな水滴となり、やがて雨として降り注ぎます。작은 물방울들이 점차 합쳐져 큰 물방울이 되어 비가 되어 내립니다.
- Over time, the various strands of her research coalesced into a coherent and original theory. 随着时间推移,她研究中的各条线索汇聚成了一个连贯而独创的理论。Con el tiempo, las diversas líneas de su investigación confluyeron en una teoría coherente y original.時間の経過とともに、彼女の研究のさまざまな糸が一つのまとまりのある独創的な理論へと融合しました。시간이 흐르면서 그녀의 연구의 다양한 갈래들이 하나의 일관되고 독창적인 이론으로 융합되었습니다.
Pronunciation
Usage Guide
Context: academic, professional, media
Tone: neutral
Origin & History
From Latin coalescere (to grow together), from co- (together) and alescere (to grow up), from alere (to nourish). It entered English in the mid-16th century.
Cultural Context
Era: Modern
Generation: All ages
Social background: Universal
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