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convergent

UK
/kənˈvɜːdʒənt/
US
/kənˈvɜrdʒənt/

Translations

convergentadjective
more convergent
Comp.
most convergent
Super.
UK
/kənˈvɜːdʒənt/
US
/kənˈvɜrdʒənt/
The convergent paths of the two hikers eventually led them to meet at the summit.
Les chemins convergents des deux randonneurs les ont finalement conduits à se retrouver au sommet.
Synonyms
coming together
unifying
intersecting
merging
meeting
Antonyms
divergent
convergentnoun
convergents
pl
UK
/kənˈvɜː.dʒənt/
US
/kənˈvɝː.dʒənt/
convergentMathématiques : terme de la représentation en fraction continue.
The seventh convergent of π is 22⁄7.
Le septième convergent de π est 22/7.

Definitions

convergentadjective
Tending to move toward a common point or to approach each other.
The convergent paths of the two hikers eventually led them to meet at the summit.
Characterized by the coming together of different elements or ideas.
The convergent ideas from various departments resulted in a successful project proposal.
In mathematics, describing a sequence or series that approaches a specific limit.
The mathematician explained that the series was convergent, as it approached a finite value.
Describing unrelated organisms or structures that have evolved similar characteristics independently as a result of adapting to similar environments.
The streamlined bodies of sharks and dolphins are convergent adaptations to fast swimming.
convergentnoun
A rational approximation to a real number obtained by truncating its continued fraction expansion.
The seventh convergent of π is 22⁄7.
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