convergent

adjective

con·​ver·​gent kən-ˈvər-jənt 

1

: tending to move toward one point or to approach each other : converging

convergent lines

a tropical cyclone characterized by convergent airflow

2

: exhibiting convergence in form, function, or development

… likenesses reflecting shared habits, such as the convergent aquatic adaptations of whales and fish.

—Harriet Ritvo

see also 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

Examples of convergent in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

So convergent function is associated with convergent disorders. —Janna Levin, Quanta Magazine, 21 Nov. 2024

But a lot of the brain circuitry and the underlying genetics is convergent. —Janna Levin, Quanta Magazine, 21 Nov. 2024

With a select few, convergent solutions would also gain access to experienced operators and potential go-to-market partners in addition to capital. —Mariya Filipova, Forbes, 7 Oct. 2024

There are some 5,000 species of ladybugs on Earth, though the most common type in North America is the convergent ladybug. —Katie Liu, Discover Magazine, 7 Oct. 2024

Word History

Etymology

see converge

First Known Use

1674, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing convergent

• convergent evolution

Kids Definition

convergent

adjective

con·​ver·​gent kən-ˈvər-jənt 

: tending to converge