convergence
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- noun
- /kənˈvɜrdʒəns/
- Rather, success is the result of the convergence of factors that pave the path to success.
- point of convergence
- convergence of technologies
- convergence of trends
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Watch on YouTubeIt's a perfect storm, a rare convergence of natural cycles of the earth.
- It's a perfect storm, a rare convergence of natural cycles of the earth.
- Now, the Civil War is a particularly rich site for exploring the convergence of these streams.
- If we did our genealogical charts, we would find a convergence at some point.
- So there was a convergence happening in a sense.
- So there probably was a convergence of, yes, too much MSG being used.
- And can you describe what the convergence of descriptions is?
- So it's definitely that sense of convergence is happening.
- Like thinking about this convergence of difficulties that guys are facing in the bedroom.
- Much of the growth comes from convergence.
Examples
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This combination of a brilliant cast, a really original idea, it's such a rare convergence.
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Across these three studies, we see convergence on a number of key findings.
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But the issue of convergence is very important.
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But in fact, we face a convergence of multiple issues.
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There is growing convergence of our views on leading global issues.
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So there was a natural convergence of interests here
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So I see evidence of global moral convergence on how we describe the world.
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Now, the Civil War is a particularly rich site for exploring the convergence of these streams.
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Seeing relationships that foster convergence requires a bit of vision and creativity.
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The convergence of technology and education has transformed the way students learn.
Synonyms
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A situation where two things share something or happen together
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A point where different things or ideas meet
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A meeting where people, ideas, or things come together
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The joining of separate parts to form one whole
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Things coming together at the same point
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Mixing ideas from different people or fields to make new solutions
A process where things from different directions come closer together
Antonyms
How Similar
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Convergence comes from Latin parts con- ('together') and vergere ('to turn'), the same 'turn' idea you see in reverse. So convergence means different things or ideas 'come together' or become more similar.