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convergencethe process or state of converging; the tendency to meet at a common point

Part of speech: NOUN

Definition: the process or state of converging; the tendency to meet at a common point

Pronunciation (IPA): /kənˈvɜːrdʒəns/

Example Sentences

  • The convergence of coffee shops and bookstores has created the perfect procrastination paradise.
  • Scientists observed the convergence of different evolutionary paths in similar environments.
  • The convergence of my GPS and my sense of direction usually results in getting completely lost.

convergence

NOUN

[/kənˈvɜːrdʒəns/]

the process or state of converging; the tendency to meet at a common point

The roads showed a convergence at the city center.
💡 Concept

The roads showed a convergence at the city center.

The convergence of technology changed modern communication. (➡️ Come Together + 🤝 Merge → Convergence)
🧠 Mnemonic

The convergence of technology changed modern communication. (➡️ Come Together + 🤝 Merge → Convergence)

The convergence of ideas led to the emergence of new intelligence.
🎵 Rhyme

The convergence of ideas led to the emergence of new intelligence.

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/kənˈvɜːrdʒəns/
🇬🇧 UK/kənˈvɜːdʒəns/

🌳Etymology

Prefixcon--
Rootverg
Suffix--ence

Origin

From Latin 'convergere,' composed of 'con-' (together) and 'vergere' (to turn or incline), meaning 'to turn together.' The suffix '-ence' forms a noun indicating a state or quality.

Breakdown

con- (together) + verg (turn) + -ence (state/quality) = convergence

🎵Rhyme

emergencedivergence
emergence
divergence

🔗Collocations

technological convergence
convergence of opinion
media convergence
evolutionary convergence
convergence point
digital convergence

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

The convergence of coffee shops and bookstores has created the perfect procrastination paradise.

Scientists observed the convergence of different evolutionary paths in similar environments.

😄 Fun example

The convergence of my GPS and my sense of direction usually results in getting completely lost.

The convergence of artificial intelligence and healthcare promises revolutionary treatments.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

mergerfusionintegrationunificationconfluence

Antonyms

divergenceseparationdivision

Related

convergeconvergentconvergingintersection

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