convergence (n.)

"tendency to one point, character or fact of converging," 1713, from converge + -ence. Related: Convergency.

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1690s, "to tend to meet in a point or line," from Late Latin convergere "to incline together" from assimilated form of com "with, together" (see con-) + vergere "to bend, turn, tend toward" (from PIE root *wer- (2) "to turn, bend"). Related: Converged; converging.

-ence

see -ance.

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Definitions of convergence

convergence (n.)

the occurrence of two or more things coming together;

convergence (n.)

the approach of an infinite series to a finite limit;

Synonyms: convergency

convergence (n.)

a representation of common ground between theories or phenomena;

Synonyms: overlap / intersection

convergence (n.)

the act of converging (coming closer);

Synonyms: converging / convergency

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