cofugence
To move or flee together in a coordinated manner toward a shared destination or point of safety. It describes a collective retreat or a synchronized gathering of individuals in response to external pressure or a common goal.
Examples
3 of 5When the rain started, the festival-goers began to cofugence toward the large tent.
When the rain started, the festival-goers began to cofugence toward the large tent.
The protocol requires all staff to cofugence at the muster point during a fire drill.
The protocol requires all staff to cofugence at the muster point during a fire drill.
Hey, if we lose each other in the mall, let's just cofugence by the fountain at noon.
Hey, if we lose each other in the mall, let's just cofugence by the fountain at noon.
Word Family
Memory Tip
Think of 'CO' (together) + 'FUG' (like fugitive). To cofugence is to act like fugitives running together to one safe spot.
Quick Quiz
In the event of a power outage, all visitors should ___ at the emergency exit.
Correct!
The correct answer is: cofugence
Examples
When the rain started, the festival-goers began to cofugence toward the large tent.
everydayWhen the rain started, the festival-goers began to cofugence toward the large tent.
The protocol requires all staff to cofugence at the muster point during a fire drill.
formalThe protocol requires all staff to cofugence at the muster point during a fire drill.
Hey, if we lose each other in the mall, let's just cofugence by the fountain at noon.
informalHey, if we lose each other in the mall, let's just cofugence by the fountain at noon.
Researchers observed the herd as they would cofugence upon the watering hole at dusk for protection.
academicResearchers observed the herd as they would cofugence upon the watering hole at dusk for protection.
To remain competitive, the departments must cofugence their resources into a single innovative hub.
businessTo remain competitive, the departments must cofugence their resources into a single innovative hub.
Word Family
Common Collocations
Common Phrases
the point of cofugence
the point of cofugence
to cofugence en masse
to cofugence en masse
a call to cofugence
a call to cofugence
Often Confused With
Convergence is a general meeting at a point, while cofugence specifically implies fleeing or seeking refuge together.
Confluence usually refers to the merging of rivers or abstract ideas, whereas cofugence refers to living entities moving together.
Usage Notes
Though it sounds like a noun due to the '-ence' suffix, in this technical context it is used as a verb. It is most appropriate in contexts involving survival strategy, biology, or emergency management.
Common Mistakes
Learners often treat this as a noun. Remember to conjugate it like a regular verb (e.g., 'they cofugenced' or 'he cofugences').
Memory Tip
Think of 'CO' (together) + 'FUG' (like fugitive). To cofugence is to act like fugitives running together to one safe spot.
Word Origin
Derived from the Latin 'com-' (together) and 'fugere' (to flee), mimicking the structural formation of the word 'convergence'.
Grammar Patterns
Cultural Context
Often used in simulated disaster scenarios or high-level strategic gaming to describe the behavior of units gathering for a final stand.
Quick Quiz
In the event of a power outage, all visitors should ___ at the emergency exit.
Correct!
The correct answer is: cofugence
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