convergent

American  

[kuhn-vur-juhnt] / kənˈvɜr dʒənt /

adjective

1. characterized by convergence; tending to come together; merging.

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convergent British  

/ kənˈvɜːdʒənt /

adjective

1. (of two or more lines, paths, etc) moving towards or meeting at some common point

2. (of forces, ideas, etc) tending towards the same result; merging

3. maths (of an infinite series) having a finite limit

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Other Word Forms

• convergently adverb
• nonconvergent adjective
• unconvergent adjective

Etymology

Origin of convergent

First recorded in 1720–30, convergent is from the Late Latin word convergent- (stem of convergēns, present participle of convergere ). See converge, -ent

Example Sentences

It’s an example of convergent evolution, when completely unrelated species independently evolve comparable traits in response to similar environmental pressures.

From Slate • Jan. 25, 2026

"The convergent evolution of crabs has happened about five times in history, but it's happened within the group of decapods."

From BBC • Oct. 17, 2025

Dolphins and bats both utilizing echolocation or birds and bugs both having wings are other examples of convergent evolution.

From Salon • Aug. 15, 2024

“The U.S., Japan, and the Philippines are three closely aligned maritime democracies with increasingly convergent strategic objectives and interests,” Jake Sullivan, the president’s national security adviser, said on Tuesday.

From New York Times • Apr. 11, 2024

When rocket propellant burned, it first produced a river of gas that flowed into the convergent section of the nozzle.

From "October Sky" by Homer Hickam