convergence

Meaning

1. (countable, uncountable) The act of moving toward union or uniformity.
2. (countable, uncountable) A meeting place.
3. (countable, uncountable) The intersection of three electron beams for red, green and blue onto a single pixel in a CRT.
4. (countable, uncountable) The process or property of approaching some limiting value; typically of an infinite series.
5. (countable, uncountable) The coordinated focusing of the eyes, especially at short range.
6. (countable, uncountable) The evolution of similar structures or traits in unrelated species in similar environments; convergent evolution.
7. (countable, uncountable) The hypothesis that poorer economies' per capita incomes tend to grow faster than richer economies.
8. (countable, uncountable) The merging of distinct technologies, industries, or devices into a unified whole.
9. (countable, uncountable) A zone where two prevailing wind flows meet and interact, resulting in distinctive weather conditions.

Synonyms

convergency

intersection

converging

overlap

rendezvous

centralization

concentration

concurrence

confluence

conjunction

constriction

contraction

convergent

crossing

integration

meeting

tie up

waist

gathering together

cross bearing

convergence property

aggregation

conguity

approach

assembly

astringe

astringency

Translations

convergenza

convergencia

convergência

Konvergenz

convergence

convergència

σύγκλιση

Annäherung

yakınsama

konvergenz

تقارُب

convérgence

Kontraktion

Pronounced as (IPA)

/kənˈvɜː(ɹ)d͡ʒəns/

Etymology

From converge + -ence (after Latin convergentia).