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vergence

[ vur-juhns ]

noun

, Ophthalmology.
  1. the turning motion of the eyeballs toward or away from each other. Compare convergence ( def 4 ), divergence ( def 3 ).

vergence

/ ˈvɜːdʒəns /

noun

  1. the inward or outward turning movement of the eyes in convergence or divergence

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Word History and Origins

Origin of vergence1

First recorded in 1900–05; verge 2 + -ence

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Word History and Origins

Origin of vergence1

C19: from verge ² + -ence

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