convergent

[ kuhn-vur-juhnt ]

/ kənˈvɜr dʒənt /

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adjective

characterized by convergence; tending to come together; merging.

Origin of convergent

First recorded in 1720–30, convergent is from the Late Latin word convergent- (stem of convergēns, present participle of convergere). See converge, -ent

OTHER WORDS FROM convergent

con·ver·gent·ly, adverbnon·con·ver·gent, adjectiveun·con·ver·gent, adjective

Words nearby convergent

converge, convergence, convergence excess, convergence insufficiency, convergence zone, convergent, convergent boundary, convergent evolution, convergent plate boundary, convergent strabismus, convergent thinking

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Example sentences from the Web for convergent

Peristome with nine ovate blunt feet, which are as long as the cephalis, little curved and convergent.
Report on the Radiolaria Collected by H.M.S. Challenger During the Years 1873-1876, Second Part: Subclass Osculosa; Index|Ernst Haeckel
In their doctrine and genius they may seem to be too much opposed to be at all convergent or combinable in their wisdom.
Three Philosophical Poets|George Santayana
Prothorax two-thirds wider than long, sides parallel in basal half, convergent anteriorly.
Journal of Entomology and Zoology, March 1917|Various
For a long time tendency to convergent squint, which is combined with diplopia, has existed on the left side.
Schweigger on Squint|C. Schweigger

Peristome with six strong conical feet, which are slightly curved and convergent.
Report on the Radiolaria Collected by H.M.S. Challenger During the Years 1873-1876, Second Part: Subclass Osculosa; Index|Ernst Haeckel

British Dictionary definitions for convergent

convergent

/ (kənˈvɜːdʒənt) /

adjective

(of two or more lines, paths, etc) moving towards or meeting at some common point

(of forces, ideas, etc) tending towards the same result; merging

maths (of an infinite series) having a finite limit

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单词	convergent
释义	convergent [ kuhn-vur-juhnt ] / kənˈvɜr dʒənt / SEE SYNONYMS FOR convergent ON THESAURUS.COM adjective characterized by convergence; tending to come together; merging. Origin of convergent First recorded in 1720–30, convergent is from the Late Latin word convergent- (stem of convergēns, present participle of convergere). See converge, -ent OTHER WORDS FROM convergent con·ver·gent·ly, adverbnon·con·ver·gent, adjectiveun·con·ver·gent, adjective Words nearby convergent converge, convergence, convergence excess, convergence insufficiency, convergence zone, convergent, convergent boundary, convergent evolution, convergent plate boundary, convergent strabismus, convergent thinking Dictionary.com UnabridgedBased on the Random House Unabridged Dictionary, © Random House, Inc. 2020 Example sentences from the Web for convergent Peristome with nine ovate blunt feet, which are as long as the cephalis, little curved and convergent. Report on the Radiolaria Collected by H.M.S. Challenger During the Years 1873-1876, Second Part: Subclass Osculosa; Index\|Ernst Haeckel In their doctrine and genius they may seem to be too much opposed to be at all convergent or combinable in their wisdom. Three Philosophical Poets\|George Santayana Prothorax two-thirds wider than long, sides parallel in basal half, convergent anteriorly. Journal of Entomology and Zoology, March 1917\|Various For a long time tendency to convergent squint, which is combined with diplopia, has existed on the left side. Schweigger on Squint\|C. Schweigger Peristome with six strong conical feet, which are slightly curved and convergent. Report on the Radiolaria Collected by H.M.S. Challenger During the Years 1873-1876, Second Part: Subclass Osculosa; Index\|Ernst Haeckel British Dictionary definitions for convergent convergent / (kənˈvɜːdʒənt) / adjective (of two or more lines, paths, etc) moving towards or meeting at some common point (of forces, ideas, etc) tending towards the same result; merging maths (of an infinite series) having a finite limit Collins English Dictionary - Complete & Unabridged 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012 Words related to convergent concurrent, confluent, connecting, meeting, merging
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convergent

adjective

Origin of convergent

OTHER WORDS FROM convergent

Words nearby convergent

Example sentences from the Web for convergent

British Dictionary definitions for convergent

adjective

Words related to convergent