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convergence Meaning & Definition

Q: What is the plural of convergence?

The plural of convergence is convergences.

/kənˈvɜːd͡ʒəns/

What Does Convergence Mean?

Convergence is a noun that means The act of moving toward union or uniformity. It can also mean A meeting place.

Convergence in Brief

Part of speech	noun
Pronunciation	//kənˈvɜːd͡ʒəns//
Syllables	1
Synonyms	intersection, overlap and converging
Antonyms	divergence and divergency
Plural	convergences

Convergence Definition (Noun)

The act of moving toward union or uniformity.
A meeting place.
We built a homestead at the convergence of two rivers
The intersection of three electron beams for red, green and blue onto a single pixel in a CRT.
The process or property of approaching some limiting value; typically of an infinite series.
The coordinated focusing of the eyes, especially at short range.
The evolution of similar structures or traits in unrelated species in similar environments; convergent evolution.
The hypothesis that poorer economies' per capita incomes tend to grow faster than richer economies.
The merging of distinct technologies, industries, or devices into a unified whole.
A zone where two prevailing wind flows meet and interact, resulting in distinctive weather conditions.

Noun

The process of approaching some limiting value.

Synonyms of Convergence

intersection overlap converging convergency

Convergence synonyms and antonyms →

Antonyms of Convergence

divergence divergency

Convergence in a Sentence

We built a homestead at the convergence of two rivers

Word Forms & Grammar

convergence (countable and uncountable, plural convergences)

Words That Rhyme With Convergence

divergence emergence resurgence mergence submergence vergence urgence reemergence

Origin of Convergence

From converge +‎ -ence (after Latin convergentia).

How Do You Say Convergence?

The standard pronunciation of convergence is //kənˈvɜːd͡ʒəns//, spoken in 1 syllable.

Questions People Ask About Convergence

What part of speech is convergence?

Convergence is a noun.

What is another word for convergence?

Words with a similar meaning to convergence include intersection, overlap and converging. See the full list of convergence synonyms and antonyms.

What is the opposite of convergence?

The opposite of convergence can be expressed with words like divergence and divergency.