ENGLISH DICTIONARY

Convergent

Definition, Meaning & Examples

Pronunciation /kənˈvɜː.d͡ʒənt/ · Part of speech adjective

Quick meaning: Convergent is an adjective meaning That converges or focuses; converging.

Meaning

That converges or focuses; converging.

More Meanings

  1. (mathematics) The rational number obtained when a continued fraction is terminated after a finite number of terms.
  2. (mathematical analysis, topology) Of a (typically infinite) sequence or series in a topological space, converging to a (finite, proper) limit.

Example Sentences

convergent direction

Word Forms

Synonyms for convergent

Depending on context, synonyms include focused, confluent, focussed.

Antonyms for convergent

Common opposites include divergent, diverging.

Related Words

Related dictionary entries include converging, merging, confluent, focussed, focused, convergence.

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