convergency
- noun
- Specialized
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convergencia
- Another major implication shown in this model for music teaching is the idea that environments that encourage divergent thinking in music are just as important as environments that encourage convergency of thought.
Examples
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As Webster states, "environments that encourage divergent thinking in music are just as important as environments that encourage convergency of thought."
Academic text (2014) -
The convergency of opinions among the team led to a more cohesive strategy for the project.
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Hyperbolic geometry, Roots of unity, convergency and divergency.
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In mathematics, the convergency of a series indicates that its sum approaches a specific value as more terms are added.
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In climate change discussions, the convergency of various scientific findings is crucial for establishing effective policies.
Synonyms
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6.5
Different ideas, methods, or technologies coming together and becoming more similar
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7.0
A meeting where people, ideas, or things come together
Things coming together at the same point
Different parts join to form one whole
Bringing buildings or people closer together
Antonyms
How Close
Surface Forms
Morphology
Etymology
Convergency comes from the parts con- ('together') and verge ('to turn' or 'bend'), the same root you see in diverge. So convergency is like things 'turning together'—coming close or meeting from different directions.