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convergence
[ kuhn-vur-juhns ]
noun
- an act or instance of converging.
- a convergent state or quality.
- the degree or point at which lines, objects, etc., converge.
- Ophthalmology. a coordinated turning of the eyes to bear upon a near point.
- Physics.
- the contraction of a vector field.
- a measure of this.
- Meteorology. a net flow of air into a given region. Compare divergence ( def 2 ).
- Biology. similarity of form or structure caused by environment rather than heredity.
convergence
/ əˈɜːəԲ /
noun
- Also calledconvergency the act, degree, or a point of converging
- concurrence of opinions, results, etc
- maths the property or manner of approaching a finite limit, esp of an infinite series
conditional convergence
- the combining of different forms of electronic technology, such as data processing and word processing converging into information processing
- Also calledconvergent evolution the evolutionary development of a superficial resemblance between unrelated animals that occupy a similar environment, as in the evolution of wings in birds and bats
- meteorol an accumulation of air in a region that has a greater inflow than outflow of air, often giving rise to vertical air currents See also Intertropical Convergence Zone
- the turning of the eyes inwards in order to fixate an object nearer than that previously being fixated Compare divergence
convergence
/ ə-û′əԲ /
- Mathematics.The property or manner of approaching a limit, such as a point, line, or value.
- Biology.The evolution of superficially similar structures in unrelated species as they adapt to similar environments. Examples of convergence are the development of fins independently in both fish and whales and of wings in insects, birds, and bats.
- Biology.Also called convergent evolution
- Biology.Compare divergence
Other yvlog Forms
- ԴDzcDz·gԳ noun
- ԴDzcDz·g· noun
- cDz·gԳ noun
yvlog History and Origins
Origin of convergence1
Example Sentences
“It’s very beautiful, very harmonic convergence of light and sound that have come together, as dad is showing it to me. It’s super cool,” she says.
“It was the convergence of all these things that we loved. I just remember being that kid and thinking, ‘One day, I’ll do a bit on the Oscars.”
An advisor to Macron's office said that the French president would also use the meeting to present "proposals for action that reflect the convergences that emerged", AFP reported.
That same year, the convergence of advertising and the music industry became even clearer—Michael Jackson starred in Pepsi commercials featuring a reworked version of "Billie Jean."
“It’s a convergence of all those forces, and I think it’s going to be something incredibly special that the NBA and basketball has never seen before.”
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