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

New giant carnivorous dinosaur reveals convergent evolutionary trends in theropod arm reduction. —Sean Mowbray, Discover Magazine, 18 June 2024

For its part, in an effort to deepen integration, the European Union has actively encouraged member countries to embrace convergent interpretations of the past. —George Soroka, Foreign Affairs, 14 July 2015

This is followed by the Plan step, which involves convergent thinking, where ideas are narrowed down and a coherent and realistic strategy is formulated. —Hilary Tetenbaum, USA TODAY, 23 Mar. 2024

In fact, Armstrong was one of the officers the city hired to help fill the employment gap over the convergent scandals. —Nate Gartrell, The Mercury News, 20 Jan. 2024

Word History

Etymology

see converge

First Known Use

1674, in the meaning defined at sense 1

Phrases Containing convergent

• convergent evolution

Kids Definition

convergent

adjective

con·​ver·​gent kən-ˈvər-jənt 

: tending to converge