refluence

ref·lu·ent

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Transcription

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- [ref-loo-uh nt, ruh-floo-]
- /ˈrɛf lu ənt, rəˈflu-/
- /rɪflˈuːəns/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [ref-loo-uh nt, ruh-floo-]
- /ˈrɛf lu ənt, rəˈflu-/

Definition of refluence word

adjective refluence flowing back; ebbing, as the waters of a tide. 1

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Origin of refluence

First appearance:

before 1690

One of the 49% oldest English words

1690-1700; < Latin refluent- (stem of refluēns), present participle of refluere to flow back. See re-, fluent

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Parts of speech for Refluence

noun

adjective

verb

adverb

pronoun

preposition

conjunction

determiner

exclamation

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refluence popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 59% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

According to our data about 50% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

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Synonyms for refluence

noun refluence

backflow — a reverse flow, the movement (of a liquid) in the opposite direction to its previous, natural or intended direction
low water — water at its lowest level, as in a river.
dwindling — to become smaller and smaller; shrink; waste away: His vast fortune has dwindled away.
ebb — the flowing back of the tide as the water returns to the sea (opposed to flood, flow).
wane — to decrease in strength, intensity, etc.: Daylight waned, and night came on. Her enthusiasm for the cause is waning.

All 6 Synonyms of refluence