HyperDic: convergence

English > 4 senses of the word convergence:
NOUNeventconvergencethe occurrence of two or more things coming together
cognitionconvergence, convergencythe approach of an infinite series to a finite limit
cognitionconvergence, overlap, intersectiona representation of common ground between theories or phenomena
actconvergence, converging, convergencythe act of converging (coming closer)
convergence > pronunciation
Soundskahnver'jhahns
Rhymesabeyance ... virulence: 273 rhymes with ahns...
English > convergence: 4 senses > noun 1, event
MeaningThe occurrence of two or more things coming together.
Narrowermeeting, encounterA casual or unexpected convergence
Broaderhappening, occurrence, occurrent, natural eventAn event that happens
Spanishconvergencia
Adjectivesconvergenttending to come together from different directions
Verbsconvergemove or draw together at a certain location
convergebe adjacent or come together
English > convergence: 4 senses > noun 2, cognition
MeaningThe approach of an infinite series to a finite limit.
Synonymconvergency
Broaderseries(mathematics) the sum of a finite or infinite sequence of expressions
Oppositedivergence, divergencyAn infinite series that has no limit
Spanishconvergencia
Catalanconvergència
Verbsconvergeapproach a limit as the number of terms increases without limit
English > convergence: 4 senses > noun 3, cognition
MeaningA representation of common ground between theories or phenomena.
Synonymsoverlap, intersection
NarrowercrossroadsA point where a choice must be made
interfaceThe overlap where two theories or phenomena affect each other or have links with each other
Broaderrepresentation, mental representation, internal representationA presentation to the mind in the form of an idea or image
Spanishconvergencia, superposición
Catalanconvergència, superposició
English > convergence: 4 senses > noun 4, act
MeaningThe act of converging (coming closer).
Synonymsconverging, convergency
Narrowermerging, meeting, coming togetherThe act of joining together as one
Broaderjoining, connection, connexionThe act of bringing two things into contact (especially for communication)
Spanishconfluencia, convergencia
Catalanconvergència
Adjectivesconvergenttending to come together from different directions
Verbsconvergemove or draw together at a certain location

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