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Definitions for Convergence

[1] an act or instance of converging.
[2] a convergent state or quality.
[3] the degree or point at which lines, objects, etc., converge.
[4] Ophthalmology . a coordinated turning of the eyes to bear upon a near point.
[5] Physics . the contraction of a vector field. a measure of this.
[6] Meteorology . a net flow of air into a given region. Compare divergence(def 2) .
[7] Biology . similarity of form or structure caused by environment rather than heredity.
[8] Also called: convergency the act, degree, or a point of converging
[9] concurrence of opinions, results, etc
[10] maths the property or manner of approaching a finite limit, esp of an infinite series conditional convergence
[11] the combining of different forms of electronic technology, such as data processing and word processing converging into information processing
[12] Also called: convergent evolution the evolutionary development of a superficial resemblance between unrelated animals that occupy a similar environment, as in the evolution of wings in birds and bats
[13] meteorol an accumulation of air in a region that has a greater inflow than outflow of air, often giving rise to vertical air currents See also Intertropical Convergence Zone
[14] the turning of the eyes inwards in order to fixate an object nearer than that previously being fixated Compare divergence (def. 6)

Words related to Convergence

confluence, meeting, concurrence

Words nearby Convergence

conventioneer, conventioner, conventual, conventual mass, converge, convergence, convergence excess, convergence insufficiency, convergence zone, convergent, convergent boundary

Origin of Convergence

First recorded in 1705–15; converg(ent) + -ence

Other words from Convergence

non·con·ver·gence , noun
non·con·ver·gen·cy , noun
re·con·ver·gence , noun
con•verge′ v.
con•ver′ gent adj.

Synonyms for Convergence

concurrence, confluence, meeting, merging