convergent

con·ver·gent

adj \-jənt\

Definition of CONVERGENT

1

: tending to move toward one point or to approach each other : converging <convergent lines>

2

: exhibiting convergence in form, function, or development <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>

First Known Use of CONVERGENT

circa 1751

Other Mathematics and Statistics Terms

abscissa, denominator, divisor, equilateral, exponent, hypotenuse, logarithm, oblique, radii, rhomb

Rhymes with CONVERGENT

assurgent, detergent, divergent, emergent, insurgent, resurgent