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convergency

convergency

9.9
A property of a list of numbers whose values get closer to a fixed number
  • noun
  • /kənˈvɜr.dʒən.si/
  • Specialized
translation icon : convergencia
  • The convergency of the values indicates that the series approaches a specific limit as more terms are added.

Examples

  • The convergency of the series was evident from its rapidly decreasing terms.

  • You need to check the convergency before summing an infinite geometric series.

  • Mathematicians discussed the convergency of the new algorithm in their latest paper.

  • The convergency of the series is essential for its analysis.

  • Mathematicians study the convergencies of different sequences.

  • Analysts must determine the convergency of the series to ensure its limit can be accurately calculated.

  • In calculus, understanding the convergency of a sequence is crucial for solving complex problems.

Synonyms

convergence
vsconvergency
  • Specialized
3 8.0

A sequence or series that gets closer to a single value as you add terms

is the same concept but used as a less common variant form

Antonyms

divergency
  • Specialized
9.9

A list of numbers that does not get closer to one value

Surface Forms

convergency singular
convergencies plural

Morphology

convergency = converge (semi-transparent) = converge + ency

Morphologically the word is derived from 'converge', but the mathematical sense 'approaching a limit' is a specialized extension that may not be obvious to an average B1 learner.

Etymology

Convergency comes from the parts con- ('together') and verge ('to turn' or 'bend'), the same root you see in diverge. In math this idea means different values 'turning together' toward one point, so convergency is when a sequence or series keeps 'coming closer' to a single limit.