convergence
The act of moving toward union or uniformityThe act of moving toward union or uniformity.
Meaning
9 senses(countable, uncountable)The act of moving toward union or uniformity.
Konvergenz
конвергенцияkonvergencija, схождениеsxoždenije, сближениеsbliženije
(countable, uncountable)A meeting place.
We built a homestead at the convergence of two rivers
(countable, uncountable)The intersection of three electron beams for red, green and blue onto a single pixel in a CRT.
(countable, uncountable)The process or property of approaching some limiting value; typically of an infinite series.
Konvergenz
сходимостьsxodimostʹ
the approach of an infinite series to a finite limit
(countable, uncountable)The coordinated focusing of the eyes, especially at short range.
(countable, uncountable)The evolution of similar structures or traits in unrelated species in similar environments; convergent evolution.
(countable, uncountable)The hypothesis that poorer economies' per capita incomes tend to grow faster than richer economies.
(countable, uncountable)The merging of distinct technologies, industries, or devices into a unified whole.
(countable, uncountable)A zone where two prevailing wind flows meet and interact, resulting in distinctive weather conditions.
Translations
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Origin
From converge + -ence (after Latin convergentia).From converge + -ence (after Latin convergentia).
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Forms
plural: convergences| Singular | convergence |
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Synonyms
4 synonyms- the act of converging (coming closer):convergingconvergency
- the approach of an infinite series to a finite limit:convergency
- a representation of common ground between theories or phenomena:overlapintersection
Antonyms
2 antonymsWord family
16 related wordsLessons for this word
1 lessons- A1Countable and uncountable nouns — Because it can be uncountable