convergence

noun
UK: /kənˈvɜː.dʒəns/
US: /kənˈvɝː.dʒəns/

  1. The process of coming together or becoming more similar.

    1. The convergence of ideas led to a new strategy.
    2. The convergence of technology and art offers many creative opportunities as we can see.

  2. In mathematics, approaching a limit or specific value.

    1. The convergence of the series was slow but steady.
    2. The algorithm guarantees convergence to the optimal solution after a finite number of steps.

  3. In evolution, the process where organisms not closely related independently evolve similar traits.

    1. Evolutionary convergence results in similar forms in different species.
    2. The convergence in body shape between dolphins and sharks is a striking example of adaptation.

Synonyms

meeting union agreement confluence

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "convergence" in English means: The process of coming together or becoming more similar., In mathematics, approaching a limit or specific value., In evolution, the process where organisms not closely related independently evolve similar traits..

The phonetic transcription of "convergence" is /kənˈvɜː.dʒəns/ in British English and /kənˈvɝː.dʒəns/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "convergence": meeting, union, agreement, confluence.

Example usage of "convergence": "The convergence of ideas led to a new strategy.". More examples on the page.