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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.

Origin:

early 18th century: from late Latin convergent- 'inclining together', from the verb convergere (see converge)

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