Detailed description and alternate definitions of the word 'convergent':
The coordinated turning of the eyes inward to focus on an object at close range.
The act, condition, quality, or fact of converging.
The property or manner of approaching a limit, such as a point, line, function, or value.
The point of converging; a meeting place.
The adaptive evolution of superficially similar structures, such as the wings of birds and insects, in unrelated species subjected to similar environments. Also called
Antonym of word 'convergent' :
diverging
divergent
Usage of the word 'convergent' in Sentences :
Even after the many kinks in "convergent" gadgets are ironed out and devices become more multi-functional, each will have its own strengths and shape.
Sadly for some though not me, the greatest recent example of an ensemble movie that does do not do this is, and still values the idea of convergent narrative strands is still Love Actually.
Almost in the next moment, though, I was reminded of something in biology called convergent evolution, which is the process whereby organisms not related to each other, separated by continents, even, independently evolve similar traits.
Usage of the word 'convergent' in popular media :
CNN —
“u.s. secretary of state colin powell said thursday he is "seeing some convergence of views" on a new iraqi resolution among the five permanent u.n. security council members.....
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