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    Convergence (?), Convergency (?) , n. [Cf. F. convergence.]
   1. The condition or quality of converging; tendency to one point; the occurrence of two or more things coming together.
   
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   2. (Math.) the approach of an infinite series to a finite limit.
   
   Syn. -- convergency.
   
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   3. a representation of common ground between theories or phenomena.
   
   Syn. -- overlap, intersection.
   
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   4. the act of converging (coming closer).
   
   Syn. -- converging, convergency.
   
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   5. (Biol.) a similarity of form or function in two or more organisms caused by evolutionary adaptations to a similarity in the environment, rather than to a common heredity.
   
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   The convergence or divergence of the rays falling on the pupil. Berkeley.
   
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