Noun: convergence kun'vur-jun(t)s
- The act of converging (coming closer)
"The convergence of the two rivers created a powerful current";
- converging, convergency
- The occurrence of two or more things coming together
"The convergence of different cultures created a unique society"
- A representation of common ground between theories or phenomena
"there was no convergence between their proposals";
- overlap, intersection
- The approach of an infinite series to a finite limit
"The convergence of the series was proven using advanced calculus techniques";
- convergency
Derived forms: convergences
Type of: connection, connexion [Brit], happening, internal representation, joining, mental representation, natural event, occurrence, occurrent, representation, series
Antonym: divergence
Encyclopedia: Convergence