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

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

Adam Kirsch: The false narrative of settler colonialism Beneath the essay’s unremitting argument runs a set of powerful and convergent emotional forces, among them the shame and guilt Coates declared nearly a year ago and reiterates in The Message. —Daniel Bergner, The Atlantic, 24 Sep. 2024

In today’s world of social media and AI, where convergent creativity is common, there’s immense value in developing a unique style and perspective through distinctive research and references. —Fairchild Studio, WWD, 6 Sep. 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