# convergent

/kənˈvɝdʒənt/ (US) · /kənvˈɜːdʒənt/ (UK) · CEFR C1 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/convergent
Updated: 2026-05-25

## Definition

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.

For teachers: 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.

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