Convergence

Pronunciation: /kənˈvɜːrdʒəns/

Convergence (noun)

  1. The process of different things moving towards each other and meeting.
  2. The state of people or groups having similar ideas or goals.
  3. In mathematics, the process of approaching a limit or a common value.

Examples

  • The convergence of the two rivers created a larger stream.
  • Convergence of different cultures can lead to new traditions.

Common collocations: convergence of paths, convergence point, convergence of views, intellectual convergence, convergence of a series

Synonyms of Convergence

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Convergence

  • — when paths or ideas move apart
  • — when entities or ideas are kept apart