convergence
pronunciation
How to pronounce convergence in British English:
UK [kən'vɜ:dʒəns]
How to pronounce convergence in American English:
US [kənˈvɚdʒəns]
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- Noun:
- the occurrence of two or more things coming together
- the approach of an infinite series to a finite limit
- a representation of common ground between theories or phenomena
- the act of converging (coming closer)
Word Origin
- convergence (n.)
- 1713, from converge + -ence. Related: Convergent. Convergent evolution was in use among biologists by 1890.
Antonym
Example
- 1. Convergence within industrial sectors is common and unconditional .
- 2. Greece then suffered a quarter century of inflation and stagnation , before resuming its convergence after 1996 .
- 3. However , even apparently single events or errors are due most often to the convergence of multiple contributing factors .
- 4. The driving force behind the improving ties , however , is a convergence of energy interests .
- 5. Northeastern brazil 's climate is largely driven by the intertropical convergence zone-an equatorial region where northern and southern hemisphere easterly trade winds converge .