Word
convergent
Phoneticscon·ver·gent, stress on the second syllable
US/kənˈvɝdʒənt/
UK/kənvˈɜːdʒənt/
Definition
adj. describing things that move toward the same point or come together. In math, it means a series of numbers that gets closer and closer to a specific value.
adj. tending to move toward one common point, opinion, or destination. In a mathematical context, it refers to a series or sequence that approaches a finite limit as the number of terms increases.
Examples
“The two roads are convergent at the city center.”
“The convergent evolution of these two species shows how different animals can develop similar traits in similar environments.”
“While the initial data points appeared random, the convergent evidence from multiple independent studies eventually confirmed the theory's validity beyond any reasonable doubt.”
Examples
simple
“The two roads are convergent at the city center.”
contextual
“The convergent evolution of these two species shows how different animals can develop similar traits in similar environments.”
complex
“While the initial data points appeared random, the convergent evidence from multiple independent studies eventually confirmed the theory's validity beyond any reasonable doubt.”
Collocations
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word “convergent” in context.
Adjective
01. convergent validity
“Researchers established convergent validity by showing that the two different tests produced similar results.”
adj + noun
Real-World Examples
“The rounded teeth associated with zhelestids, which resemble those found in many plant-eating mammals, were probably an example of convergent evolution.” “It's likely an example of convergent evolution, in which unrelated species evolve similar traits.” “It could be argued that the similarities between the medieval technology and that of classical Greece represent separate discoveries of the same thing — a sort of convergent clockwork evolution.” Word family
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Domain
- Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
- Frequency
- Occasional
- Level
- C1 · Advanced
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