convergent

CEFRB2

/kənˈvɜː.d͡ʒənt/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Moving or developing toward the same point or result.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Of a (typically infinite) sequence or series in a topological space, converging to a (finite, proper) limit.

Examples

  • The researchers analyzed the convergent evolution of these two species.

  • A convergent sequence is bounded.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
4
Parts of speech
1

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. The rational number obtained when a continued fraction is terminated after a finite number of terms.

  2. That converges or focuses; converging

More examples

In context

  • convergent direction

Quick test

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Question 1 · Quick check

The blank paths of the two rivers eventually merged after many miles.

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