GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English

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   { Convergence , Convergency  }, n. [Cf. F. convergence.]
   The condition or quality of converging; tendency to one point; the occurrence of two or more things coming together.
   1913 Webster
   (Math.) the approach of an infinite series to a finite limit.
   Syn. -- convergency.
   WordNet 1.5
   a representation of common ground between theories or phenomena.
   Syn. -- overlap, intersection.
   WordNet 1.5
   the act of converging (coming closer).
   Syn. -- converging, convergency.
   WordNet 1.5
   (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.
   PJC
   The convergence or divergence of the rays falling on the pupil.
   Berkeley.
   
   1913 Webster