Definition of Convergence
Convergence
con·ver·gence
Definition/Meaning
(noun)
the action of coming together from different directions to meet or become uniform, or the state or property of coming together in this manner;
e.g. The city of Pittsburgh is located at the convergence of three rivers.
(noun)
the development of similarities in two separate places or entities, through independent processes, especially in context of developing biological structures/features or development within cultures;
e.g. Bats and birds developed their wings by convergence, since they are not actually related.
(noun)
the process of distinct things merging or coordinating into a unified whole, especially in context of industries or technologies being combined or the images perceived by the two eyes being combined to form a full image;
e.g. These devices have fallen out of use due to convergence, since their functions have been integrated into other devices.
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