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

It is performed across two characters of different genders and sexuality and represents a convergent idea of exactly that—performance. — The Bon Appétit Staff, Bon Appetit Magazine, 3 Nov. 2026

Called convergent binocular stereo (CBS), it is designed for robotic heads whose two cameras can point toward the same location instead of remaining parallel. — Jijo Malayil, Interesting Engineering, 27 Aug. 2026

Podcast transcripts In a convergent trend, significantly more podcasts have been offering full transcripts of all of their episodes. — Frank Racioppi, Forbes.com, 31 May 2026

Sports rights, original coverage and recognized on-air talent remain central to the platform’s positioning, particularly within Movistar’s broader convergent offer. — Emiliano De Pablos, Variety, 19 May 2026

Word History

Etymology

see converge

First Known Use

1674, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing convergent

• convergent evolution

Rhymes for convergent

• detergent
• divergent
• emergent
• insurgent
• resurgent
• urgent

Kids Definition

convergent

adjective

con·​ver·​gent kən-ˈvər-jənt 

: tending to converge