Converged: meaning, definitions and examples
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converged
[ kษnหvษrdสd ]
mathematics, technology
To converge means to come together from different directions to meet at one point. In mathematics, it refers to the behavior of a sequence or function that approaches a limit as it progresses. In technology, it can describe the integration of different systems or technologies into one cohesive unit. The term can also refer to the merging of different cultures, ideas, or practices towards a common goal or value.
Synonyms
coalesce, join, meet, merge, unite
Examples of usage
- The two roads converged at the town center.
- The series converges to a specific value as n approaches infinity.
- Different opinions converged during the discussion to reach a consensus.
Translations
Translations of the word "converged" in other languages:
๐ต๐น convergido
๐ฎ๐ณ เคธเคเคตเคฐเฅเคงเคฟเคค
๐ฉ๐ช konvergiert
๐ฎ๐ฉ berkonvergensi
๐บ๐ฆ ะทะปะธัะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ skonwergowany
๐ฏ๐ต ๅๆใใ
๐ซ๐ท convergรฉ
๐ช๐ธ convergido
๐น๐ท konsolide olmuล
๐ฐ๐ท ์๋ ด๋
๐ธ๐ฆ ู ุชูุงุฑุจ
๐จ๐ฟ konvergovanรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ konvergentnรฝ
๐จ๐ณ ๆถๆ็
๐ธ๐ฎ konvergiran
๐ฎ๐ธ samsvarandi
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะบะพะฝะฒะตัะณะตะฝััั
๐ฌ๐ช แแแแแแ แแแแขแฃแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ konvergent
๐ฒ๐ฝ convergido
Etymology
The word 'converge' originates from the Latin verb 'convergere', which is composed of 'con-' meaning 'together' and 'vergere' which means 'to incline' or 'to turn'. This dual structure in its etymology illustrates the essence of the term: movement towards a common point. The word entered the English language in the early 19th century, primarily used in mathematical and scientific contexts to describe how different phenomena approach a unified point. Over time, its usage expanded beyond these fields into broader applications, including technology and social sciences, reflecting the dynamic nature of language as it adapts to new contexts. The evolution of 'converge' highlights how terms can transcend their original limitations and gain broader significance across various disciplines.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #19,187, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.
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