convergent
adjective
characterized by convergence; tending to come together; merging.
convergently
-
a word derived from
convergent.
Example Sentences
Examples are provided to illustrate real-world usage of words in context. Any opinions expressed do not reflect the views of Dictionary.com.
Though they are genetically closer to jackals, they convergently evolved to resemble gray wolves.
From Slate ● Apr. 10, 2025
As a result, where you see convergently similar bacteria that evolved from very different ancestors, you actually see the same types of genes in these very distant relatives.
From Salon ● Oct. 14, 2024
Besides syngnathids, edentulism has occurred convergently in several other vertebrate lineages11, the most notable ones being birds12, turtles, and some mammals such as baleen whales, pangolins and anteaters13.
From Nature ● Dec. 13, 2016
Dr Flynn explained how the rodents had "convergently" evolved this tooth type at the same time as other animals during this period.
From BBC ● Jul. 25, 2012
It is the essential form of the State, and the only function in which peoples can employ all their powers at once and convergently.
From Memories and Studies by Henry James
