convergence

CEFRB2

/kənˈvɜːd͡ʒəns/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The process of moving together toward one point.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    A meeting place.

Examples

  • The convergence of rivers created a delta.

  • The convergence of technology and art has created new possibilities.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
1
Synonyms
1

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. The intersection of three electron beams for red, green and blue onto a single pixel in a CRT.

  2. The act of moving toward union or uniformity.

  3. The process or property of approaching some limiting value; typically of an infinite series.

More examples

In context

  • Convergence of ideas led to innovation.

  • We built a homestead at the convergence of two rivers

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Origin

noun

From converge + -ence (after Latin convergentia).