convergence
kənˈvɝːdʒəns
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Definition of convergence - Reverso English Dictionary

Noun

1.
movementact of moving toward a point or coming together
  • The convergence of the two rivers creates a powerful current..
junction merging
2.
technologythe merging of technologies or industries
  • The convergence of media has changed how we consume content.
amalgamation integration unification
3.
mathematicsTECH.the process of approaching a limit in mathematicsTECH.
  • The series shows convergence as it approaches zero.
approach limit
4.
biologyTECH.the evolution of similar traits in different speciesTECH.
  • Convergence is seen in the wings of bats and birds.
5.
physiologyTECH.the coordinated focusing of the eyesTECH.
  • Convergence is necessary for reading close text.
alignment coordination focus
6.
meteorologyTECH.the occurrence of air accumulation leading to vertical currentsTECH.
  • Convergence can cause thunderstorms in the region.
junction meeting union
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Expressions with convergence

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point where different elements meet
The convergence box of the two rivers is a popular tourist spot.
area where different air masses meet causing weather changes
Storms often form in the convergence zone.
process where key price and financial indicators become similar across economies
Nominal convergence was required before countries could adopt the common currency.
distance from center where series converges
The radius of convergence is 3 for this series.

Origin of convergence

Latin, convergere (to incline together)

Terms with convergence included in their meaning

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convergence
point where things converge
casual convergence
come together casually or by chance
biology
undergo convergence in evolutionary development
convergence
flowing towards a point
ITCZabbr.
abr: intertropical convergence zone
area where winds from different hemispheres meet near the equator
automotive
forward convergence of wheels for steering

Examples of convergence in a sentence

  • A convergence of interests brought the two companies together.
  • Convergence in tech has led to smart homes.
  • The convergence of AI and robotics is fascinating.
  • Convergence occurs when the function stabilizes at a point.
  • The graph illustrates convergence towards the limit.
  • Convergence occurs in the eyes of octopuses and humans.

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  1. French:convergence, fusion, ...
  2. German:Konvergenz, ...
  3. Italian:convergenza, integrazione, ...
  4. Spanish:unión, evolución convergente, ...
  5. Portuguese:encontro, integração, ...
  6. Chinese:融合, 汇聚, ...
  7. Japanese:合流, 融合, ...
  8. Arabic:اِلْتِقاء, اِقْتِرَاب, ...
  9. Hebrew:הִתְכַּנְסוּת, קוֹנְבֶּרְגֶּנְצְיָה, ...
  10. Russian:схождение, конвергенция, ...
  11. Ukrainian:зближення, конвергенція, ...
  12. Hindi:अभिसरण, विलय, ...

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