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convergence

Intermediate (B1)

IPA: /kənˈvɜːrdʒəns/

KK: /kənˈvɜr.dʒəns/

noun
Definition

The act or process of coming together from different directions to meet at a common point or place.


Example

The convergence of the two rivers created a beautiful landscape.


Conversation
Sloth A
Did you know that there’s a place where two rivers meet?
Sloth B
Yeah, I heard it's called a convergence of rivers.
Sloth A
Exactly! It’s fascinating how nature creates these meeting points.
Sloth B
I’d love to visit one and see it for myself!

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
merging
union
intersection
Antonyms
divergence
separation
disunion
Root Explanation

Convergence is formed from "con-" (meaning together) and "vergere" (meaning to bend or turn). The word describes the act of coming together or bending towards a common point.

Memory Tip

Think of things 'coming together' ('con-') and 'bending' ('vergere') towards a single point — that's what convergence means.

Visually Confused Words
conference
semiconvergence
vergence
nondivergence
coinherence
coregence
coherence
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