convergence

Plural: convergences

Noun

• the occurrence of two or more things coming together
• the approach of an infinite series to a finite limit
• a representation of common ground between theories or phenomena
• the act of converging (coming closer)
• The act of moving toward union or uniformity.
• A meeting place.
• The intersection of three electron beams for red, green and blue onto a single pixel in a CRT.
• The process or property of approaching some limiting value; typically of an infinite series.
• The coordinated focusing of the eyes, especially at short range.
• The evolution of similar structures or traits in unrelated species in similar environments; convergent evolution.
• The hypothesis that poorer economies' per capita incomes tend to grow faster than richer economies.
• The merging of distinct technologies, industries, or devices into a unified whole.
• A zone where two prevailing wind flows meet and interact, resulting in distinctive weather conditions.

Examples

• "We built a homestead at the convergence of two rivers"

Synonyms

convergency, converging, intersection, overlap

Antonyms

divergence, divergency

Related Words

converge, convergent