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Convergence

noun

The occurrence of two or more things coming together.

The approach of an infinite series to a finite limit. Synonym: convergency.

A representation of common ground between theories or phenomena. Synonyms: intersection, overlap.

The act of converging (coming closer). Synonyms: convergency, converging.

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Etymology of 'Convergence'

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"Convergence" Quotes from Famous Books

... conquer every corner and to fill every niche of opportunity, and to notice that this has been done by successive sets of animals in succeeding ages. Most notably the mammals repeat all the experiments of reptiles on a higher turn of the spiral. Thus arises what is called convergence, the superficial resemblance of unrelated types, like whales and fishes, the resemblance being due to the fact that the different types are similarly adapted to similar conditions of life. Professor ...

— The Outline of Science, Vol. 1 (of 4) - A Plain Story Simply Told • J. Arthur Thomson

... his adoration to friendship, there seemed to be a general convergence of positions which suggested that he might make amends for the desertion of Avice the First by proposing to this Avice when a meet time should arrive. If he did not love her as he had done when she was a slim thing catching mice in his rooms in London, he could surely be content at his age with ...

— The Well-Beloved • Thomas Hardy

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