convergent

Meanings

• adjective

  Tending to converge; coming together or drawing together.

• noun

  A convergent series is a mathematical series that converges to a sum.

• noun

  In psychology, a convergent response is a response that is expected or predictable given a particular stimulus.

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Rhymes

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converge , diverge , surge

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Variants

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convergent , convergent evolution

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Forms

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convergently, convergence

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'convergere', meaning 'to come together'.

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Trivia

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1. The term 'convergent' was first used in mathematics by the German mathematician Leonhard Euler.

2. In psychology, convergent responses are often contrasted with divergent responses, which are unpredictable and creative.

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Related Concepts

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1. Divergent series: A series that does not converge to a sum.

2. Convergent thinking: A thinking style that focuses on finding one correct answer to a problem.

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The term 'convergent' has been used in various fields, including mathematics, physics, psychology, and philosophy. In mathematics, it refers to series that converge to a sum. In physics, it is used to describe the path of light rays converging at a point. In psychology, it describes responses that are predictable given a particular stimulus.

How to Memorize "convergent"

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3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym C-O-N-V-E-R-G-E to remember the definition: Coming Over Nearer, Virtually Everytime, Resulting In, A Gathering, Eventually.

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