different between convergence vs convergently

English

Etymology

converge +? -ence (after Latin convergentia).

Pronunciation

• IPA^(key): /k?n?v??(?)d???ns/, /k?n?v??(?)d???ns/
• Rhymes: -??(?)d??ns

Noun

convergence (countable and uncountable, plural convergences)

1. The act of moving toward union or uniformity.
2. A meeting place.

   We built a homestead at the convergence of two rivers

3. The intersection of three electron beams for red, green and blue onto a single pixel in a CRT.
4. (mathematics) The process of approaching some limiting value.
5. (physiology) The coordinated focusing of the eyes, especially at short range.
6. (biology) The evolution of similar structures or traits in unrelated species in similar environments; convergent evolution.
7. (economics) The hypothesis that poorer economies' per capita incomes tend to grow faster than richer economies.
8. The merging of distinct technologies, industries, or devices into a unified whole.

Synonyms

• convergency

Antonyms

• divergence, divergency

Derived terms

Related terms

• converge
• convergent

Translations

French

Etymology

From Latin convergentia.

Pronunciation

Noun

convergence f (plural convergences)

1. convergence

Further reading

• “convergence” in Trésor de la langue française informatisé (The Digitized Treasury of the French Language).

English

Etymology

convergent +? -ly

Adverb

convergently (comparative more convergently, superlative most convergently)

1. In a convergent manner
2. With regard to convergence