convergent adjectiveDate: circa 1751 1. tending to move toward one point or to
approach each other ; converging <convergent lines>
2. exhibiting convergence in form, function, or development
<convergent evolution> 3.a.of an improper integral having a value that is a real
number b. characterized by having the nth term or the sum of
the first n terms approach a finite limit <a convergent
sequence> <a convergent series>
convergent adj. 1 converging. 2 Biol. (of unrelated organisms) having the tendency to become similar while adapting to the same environment. 3 Psychol. (of thought) tending to reach only
the most rational result. Derivatives: convergence n. convergency n.
convergent
kənˈvə:dʒənt adj. 1 converging. 2 Biol. (of unrelated
organisms) having the tendency to become similar while adapting to the same
environment. 3 Psychol. (of thought) tending to reach only the most rational
result. øøconvergence n. convergency n.
Convergent \Con*ver"gent\, a. [Cf. F. convergent.]
tending to one point of focus; tending to approach each
other; converging.
As many rays of light, as conveniently can be let in,
and made convergent. --Boyle.
The vast dome of its cathedral . . . directing its
convergent curves to heaven. --Hallam.
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