Convergent: meaning, definitions and examples

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convergent

 

[ kษ™nหˆvษœหrdส’ษ™nt ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

mathematics, biology

Convergent refers to the process or concept of coming together from different directions to reach a common point or result. In mathematics, it describes a series or sequence approaching a limit. In biology, it refers to the evolutionary phenomenon where different species develop similar traits due to similar environmental pressures.

Synonyms

coalescent, meeting, merging

Examples of usage

  • The series is convergent when it approaches a specific value.
  • Convergent evolution led to similar adaptations in unrelated species.
  • The two streams convergent at the valley create a larger river.

Translations

Translations of the word "convergent" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น convergente

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคธเค‚เค—เคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช konvergent

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ konvergen

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะทะฑั–ะถะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ zbieลผny

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅŽๆŸใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท convergent

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ convergente

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท yakฤฑnsayan

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์ˆ˜๋ ดํ•˜๋Š”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ุชู‚ุงุฑุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ konvergentnรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ konvergentnรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆ”ถๆ•›็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ konvergenten

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ samanlรญnandi

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะบะพะฝะฒะตั€ะณะตะฝั‚ั‚ั–

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

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ konvergent

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ convergente

Etymology

The word 'convergent' comes from the Latin 'convergere', which means 'to incline together'. It is formed by the prefix 'con-', meaning 'together', and the root 'verge', meaning 'to incline or lean'. The concept has been used in various fields including mathematics and biology since at least the 19th century. In mathematics, it describes sequences or series that approach a particular value, crucial for understanding limits and defining continuity. In biology, it captures the essence of adaptive evolution, where unrelated species adapt similar traits in response to similar environmental challenges. The term has evolved to be used in various scientific contexts, illustrating the idea of elements coming together for a common outcome.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #14,872, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.