Nonconvergent: meaning, definitions and examples

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nonconvergent

 

[ ˌnɒnkənˈvɜːdʒənt ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

mathematics

Not converging, especially not tending towards a limit or definite value.

Synonyms

divergent, nonconclusive, nonconverging

Examples of usage

  • The series is nonconvergent, as it does not approach any specific value.
  • In this nonconvergent system, the solutions diverge rather than converge.
Context #2 | Adjective

general

Not coming to a common conclusion or agreement; not harmonious.

Synonyms

conflicting, disagreeing, discordant

Examples of usage

  • The negotiations were nonconvergent, and the two parties could not reach a compromise.
  • Their opinions on the matter were nonconvergent, resulting in a deadlock.

Translations

Translations of the word "nonconvergent" in other languages:

🇵🇹 não convergente

🇮🇳 असंवर्ती

🇩🇪 nicht konvergent

🇮🇩 tidak konvergen

🇺🇦 неконвергентний

🇵🇱 niespójny

🇯🇵 非収束

🇫🇷 non convergent

🇪🇸 no convergente

🇹🇷 yakınsamayan

🇰🇷 비수렴

🇸🇦 غير متقارب

🇨🇿 nekonvergentní

🇸🇰 nekonvergentný

🇨🇳 不收敛

🇸🇮 nekonvergentni

🇮🇸 ekki samleitinn

🇰🇿 жақындаспайтын

🇬🇪 არაკონვერგენტული

🇦🇿 yaxınlaşmayan

🇲🇽 no convergente

Etymology

The term 'nonconvergent' originated in mathematics to describe a series or sequence that does not tend towards a limit or definite value. Over time, it has also been adopted in general contexts to refer to situations where there is no common conclusion or agreement. The prefix 'non-' signifies negation, while 'convergent' is derived from the Latin word 'convergere,' meaning 'to incline together.' Therefore, 'nonconvergent' essentially means 'not inclining together,' highlighting the lack of convergence or agreement.

See also: convergence, converging, nonconverging.