convergence
English
Etymology
converge + -ence (after Latin convergentia).
Pronunciation
- IPA(key): /kənˈvɜː(ɹ)d͡ʒəns/, /kɒnˈvɜː(ɹ)d͡ʒəns/
- Rhymes: -ɜː(ɹ)dʒəns
Noun
convergence (countable and uncountable, plural convergences)
- The act of moving toward union or uniformity.
- Berkeley
- The convergence or divergence of the rays falling on the pupil.
- Berkeley
- A meeting place.
- We built a homestead at the convergence of two rivers
- The intersection of three electron beams for red, green and blue onto a single pixel in a CRT.
- (mathematics) The process of approaching some limiting value.
- (physiology) The coordinated focusing of the eyes, especially at short range.
- (biology) The evolution of similar structures or traits in unrelated species in similar environments; convergent evolution.
- The merging of distinct technologies, industries, or devices into a unified whole.
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Translations
the act of converging
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a meeting place
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the intersection of three electron beams
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the process of approaching some limiting value
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French
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Noun
convergence f (plural convergences)
Further reading
- “convergence”, in Trésor de la langue française informatisé [Digitized Treasury of the French Language], 2012.
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