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Convergent

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adj. That converges or focuses

adj. A sequence in a metric space with metric d is convergent to a point , denoted as , if for every there is a natural number N such that for every : .

n. the rational number obtained when a continued fraction has been terminated after a finite number of terms

the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English

adj. tending to one point of focus; tending to approach each other; converging.

The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia

Tending to meet or actually meeting in a point; approaching each other, as two lines; figuratively, tending to a common result, conclusion, etc.: as, convergent lines; convergent theories.

n. A fraction expressing the approximate value of a continued fraction, when only some of the first incomplete quotients are used.

In biology, illustrative of or duo to convergence; similar in structure but different in origin (polyphyletic).

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adj. tending to come together from different directions

Word Usage

"Students often have to engage in what we call convergent retrieval, the kind of memory called upon when there is only one possible correct answer, with no latitude whatsoever."

Equivalent

confluent focused merging focussed

Cross Reference

convergent fraction convergent-nerved convergent series convergent squint convergent analogy

Synonym

Words with the same meaning

converging

Rhyme

Words with the same terminal sound

detergent divergent emergent insurgent resurgent

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