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convergent

Syllabification: (con·ver·gent)

Pronunciation: /kənˈvərjənt/

Definition of convergent

adjective

coming closer together, especially in characteristics or ideas:convergent changes in languages
relating to convergence:a convergent boundary
Mathematics (of a series) approaching a definite limit as more of its terms are added.
Biology relating to or denoting evolutionary convergence.
(of thought) tending to follow well-established patterns.