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convergence
[kuhn-vur-juhns]
noun
an act or instance of converging.
a convergent state or quality.
the degree or point at which lines, objects, etc., converge.
Ophthalmology.a coordinated turning of the eyes to bear upon a near point.
Physics.
the contraction of a vector field.
a measure of this.
Meteorology.a net flow of air into a given region.
Biology.similarity of form or structure caused by environment rather than heredity.
convergence
/ əˈɜːəԲ /
noun
Also called: convergency.the act, degree, or a point of converging
concurrence of opinions, results, etc
maths the property or manner of approaching a finite limit, esp of an infinite series
conditional convergence
the combining of different forms of electronic technology, such as data processing and word processing converging into information processing
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
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
the turning of the eyes inwards in order to fixate an object nearer than that previously being fixated Compare divergence
convergence
MathematicsThe property or manner of approaching a limit, such as a point, line, or value.
BiologyThe evolution of superficially similar structures in unrelated species as they adapt to similar environments. Examples of convergence are the development of fins independently in both fish and whales and of wings in insects, birds, and bats.
BiologyAlso called convergent evolution
BiologyCompare divergence
Other 51Թ Forms
- nonconvergence noun
- nonconvergency noun
- reconvergence noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of convergence1
Example Sentences
But the convergence of Escola’s talents and our national nightmares wasn’t some stroke of luck.
The convergence of AI with advances in biomedical data — such as genomics, microbiome analysis and digital health monitoring — create a transformative force that can radically improve disease prediction, prevention and personalized care, Topol told me.
In the wholeness of what Cardoso has invited us into, his bright intersections of a city and its people on the move, a profound convergence takes shape.
He wrote a book, “The Horseshoe Virus,” about the immigration issue; the title suggested the convergence of the far left and far right in the country’s long history of anti-immigrant movements.
Despite the convergence of four major projects in the span of a month, Poulter says he’s unsure how he’s regarded by audiences and by his peers, although maybe that’s the best thing for his sanity.
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