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vergence
[ vur-juhns ]
noun
, Ophthalmology.
- the turning motion of the eyeballs toward or away from each other. Compare convergence ( def 4 ), divergence ( def 3 ).
vergence
/ ˈvɜːdʒəns /
noun
- the inward or outward turning movement of the eyes in convergence or divergence
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Word History and Origins
Origin of vergence1
C19: from verge ² + -ence
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