Convergence: meaning, definitions and examples

๐Ÿ”„
Add to dictionary

convergence

 

[ kษ™nหˆvษ™หdส’(ษ™)ns ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

mathematics

The process or state of converging; the property of converging; the tendency to approach a limit

Synonyms

intersection, joining, meeting

Examples of usage

  • The series shows convergence towards a specific value.
  • The convergence of the two lines indicates a common point.
Context #2 | Noun

technology

The integration of different technologies in a single device or system

Synonyms

combination, fusion, integration

Examples of usage

  • The convergence of smartphones and cameras has led to the development of high-quality camera phones.
  • The convergence of internet and television has transformed the way we consume media.
Context #3 | Noun

biology

The evolution of similar features in unrelated species due to similar environmental pressures

Synonyms

parallelism, resemblance, similarity

Examples of usage

  • Convergence in bird species from different continents is a result of adaptation to similar habitats.
  • The convergence in body shape of dolphins and sharks is a classic example of convergent evolution.

Translations

Translations of the word "convergence" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น convergรชncia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคญเคฟเคธเคฐเคฃ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Konvergenz

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ konvergensi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะบะพะฝะฒะตั€ะณะตะฝั†ั–ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ konwergencja

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅŽๆŸ (ใ—ใ‚…ใ†ใใ)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท convergence

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ convergencia

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yakฤฑnsama

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ˆ˜๋ ด (์ˆ˜๋ ด)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชู‚ุงุฑุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ konvergence

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ konvergencia

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ”ถๆ•› (shลuliวŽn)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ konvergenca

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ samleitni

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะพะฝะฒะตั€ะณะตะฝั†ะธั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ™แƒแƒœแƒ•แƒ”แƒ แƒ’แƒ”แƒœแƒชแƒ˜แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ konvergensiya

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ convergencia

Etymology

The word 'convergence' originated from the Latin word 'convergere', which means 'to incline together'. The concept of convergence has been widely used in various fields such as mathematics, technology, and biology. In mathematics, convergence refers to the process of approaching a limit. In technology, convergence involves the integration of different technologies into a single device or system. In biology, convergence describes the evolution of similar features in unrelated species due to similar environmental pressures. The term 'convergence' has become increasingly important in the modern era of interconnected technologies and global influences.

See also: converging, nonconvergent, nonconverging.

Word Frequency Rank

At #6,953 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.