Antonyms for coalesce


Grammar : Verb
Spell : koh-uh-les
Phonetic Transcription : ˌkoʊ əˈlɛs


Definition of coalesce

Origin :
  • 1540s, from Latin coalescere "to unite, grow together, become one in growth," from com- "together" (see co-) + alescere "to grow up" (see adolescent). Related: Coalesced; coalescing; coalescence; coalescent.
  • verb blend, come together
Example sentences :
  • But, as men out of power, they could not coalesce with those who were in.
  • Extract from : « The Collected Writing of Thomas De Quincey, Vol. II » by Thomas De Quincey
  • They have no affinities—no attractions—no tendencies to coalesce.
  • Extract from : « Thirty Years' View (Vol. I of 2) » by Thomas Hart Benton
  • Do you see how naturally they coalesce when brought in contact?
  • Extract from : « The Catholic World; Vol. IV.; October, 1866, to March, 1867. » by E. Rameur
  • Our life is divided into two parts which cannot and will not coalesce.
  • Extract from : « Life's Basis and Life's Ideal » by Rudolf Eucken
  • If the sponges are of different species they will not coalesce.
  • Extract from : « The Sea-beach at Ebb-tide » by Augusta Foote Arnold
  • Then, as soon as Mutimer's settlement gets going, we can coalesce.
  • Extract from : « Demos » by George Gissing
  • It is their own inherent nature to coalesce into one, or for Power to pass into Act.
  • Extract from : « Aristotle » by George Grote
  • These are usually discrete, but in certain situations they may coalesce.
  • Extract from : « A System of Practical Medicine by American Authors, Vol. I » by Various
  • The Clark girls do not, as yet, coalesce in their system of improvement.
  • Extract from : « Mind Amongst the Spindles » by Various
  • Neither in effect can coalesce with the other and retain a right to exist.
  • Extract from : « William Blake » by Algernon Charles Swinburne

Synonyms for coalesce

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