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CONVERGENCE

/kɒnˈvɜː(ɹ)d͡ʒəns/

Meanings
  • noun

    The process or result of multiple converging or coming together.

    - "The convergence of several rivers forms a large delta."
    - "The theories of relativity and quantum mechanics are finally converging."
    - "The merging of multiple streams of data into a single source"

Antonyms

divergence , divergency
Synonyms

convergency
Variants
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convergence , convergences , absolute convergence , absolute convergences
Etymology
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From Latin convergere, from com- 'together' + vergere 'to turn'.


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  1. The term 'convergence' is often used in various fields, including mathematics, physics, finance, and computer science.

  2. The term 'convergence' is also used in the context of evolution, where multiple species may evolve similar traits due to similar environmental pressures.

  3. The concept of convergence was first formally defined in the 17th century by mathematician Pierre-Simon Laplace.


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  1. Divergence: The opposite of convergence, where things are spreading apart.


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In mathematics, convergence refers to a sequence or series that approaches a limit. In physics, it can refer to the meeting of two or more physical phenomena, such as waves or particles.

How to Memorize "convergence"

  1. visualize

    - Imagine multiple lines or streams coming together at a single point.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word with the idea of multiple things coming together to form a unified whole.

  3. mnemonics

    - Use the acronym C-O-N-V-E-R-G-E-N-C-E to remember the definition: 'Convergence: multiple things coming together'.


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