convergence Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. noun the occurrence of two or more things coming together
  2. noun the approach of an infinite series to a finite limit
    convergency.
  3. noun a representation of common ground between theories or phenomena
    intersection; overlap.
    • there was no overlap between their proposals
  4. noun the act of converging (coming closer)
    converging; convergency.

WordNet

Con*ver"gence, Con*ver"gen*cy noun (Also<
  • Convergence
  • Convergency
)
Etymology
Cf. F. convergence.
Definitions
  1. The condition or quality of converging; tendency to one point.
    The convergence or divergence of the rays falling on the pupil. Berkeley.

Webster 1913