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convergence

[ kuhn-vur-juhns ]

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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.
1. the contraction of a vector field.
2. a measure of this.
Meteorology. a net flow of air into a given region. Compare divergence ( def 2 ).
Biology. similarity of form or structure caused by environment rather than heredity.

convergence

/ kənˈvɜːdʒəns /

Also calledconvergency 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 calledconvergent 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

/ kən-vûr′jəns /

Mathematics.
The property or manner of approaching a limit, such as a point, line, or value.
Biology.
The 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.
Biology.
Also called convergent evolution
Biology.
Compare divergence

First recorded in 1705–15; converg(ent) + -ence

The convergence of these signs lit Morris up like a firecracker.

Republican political operatives say the gains the GOP is set to make are due to a convergence of causes.

It was this complete convergence of events and really kismet, what happened to Marge Gunderson.

But regardless of their different lenses, she said, “there seems to be a convergence of interests” between the two sides.

The Princess's funeral was a stunning convergence of the powerful and the beautiful, the poor and the afflicted.

We tried to edge nearer her, but she was just beyond the convergence of two side currents which pushed us even further away.

This defect is corrected by convex glasses, which increase the convergence of the incident rays.

As they started toward the convergence of sailors at the entrance of the mess hall, Urson said, "Oh, guess what?"

There exists, however, a certain connection between accommodation and convergence of the visual lines.

Among the causes which promote the occurrence of squint, Donders mentions also conditions which diminish convergence.

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