Coalescent

/koʊəˈlɛsənt/
adjective

Formed by the merging or uniting of separate entities.

The coalescent droplets formed a larger water droplet.
Visual representation of "coalescent" - Formed by the merging or uniting of separate entities.

Often appears as...

  • coalescent forces
  • coalescent behavior

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General

adjective

In genetics, referring to a model that describes how gene copies from a common ancestral source merge back to a single ancestral allele.

Using a coalescent model can help in understanding population genetics.
Visual representation of "coalescent" - In genetics, referring to a model that describes how gene copies from a common ancestral source merge back to a single ancestral allele.

Often appears as...

  • coalescent theory
  • coalescent process

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Formal

Academic

adjective

Formed by the merging or uniting of separate entities.

The coalescent droplets formed a larger water droplet.
Visual representation of "coalescent" - Formed by the merging or uniting of separate entities.

Often appears as...

  • coalescent forces
  • coalescent behavior

Usage tips

Neutral

General

adjective

In genetics, referring to a model that describes how gene copies from a common ancestral source merge back to a single ancestral allele.

Using a coalescent model can help in understanding population genetics.
Visual representation of "coalescent" - In genetics, referring to a model that describes how gene copies from a common ancestral source merge back to a single ancestral allele.

Often appears as...

  • coalescent theory
  • coalescent process

Usage tips

Formal

Academic

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Scientific

In scientific contexts, 'coalescent' often relates to processes in genetics and physics.

In nature, coalescent principles explain how different species can evolve from a common ancestor.
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Social Dynamics

In social contexts, 'coalescent' can describe groups forming alliances.

The coalescent movement among activists united various disparate interests.
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Scientific

In scientific contexts, 'coalescent' often relates to processes in genetics and physics.

In nature, coalescent principles explain how different species can evolve from a common ancestor.
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Social Dynamics

In social contexts, 'coalescent' can describe groups forming alliances.

The coalescent movement among activists united various disparate interests.
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Scientific

In scientific contexts, 'coalescent' often relates to processes in genetics and physics.

In nature, coalescent principles explain how different species can evolve from a common ancestor.
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Social Dynamics

In social contexts, 'coalescent' can describe groups forming alliances.

The coalescent movement among activists united various disparate interests.
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