Convergence
Convergence describes the process or moment when distinct elements move toward, meet at, or become unified around a common point, value, or state. The term appears across mathematics, physics, biology, technology, and human experience—wherever separate things tend to become one.
Meanings
- Convergence (mathematics) — the tendency of a sequence or series to approach a limit
- Convergence (biology) — independent evolution of similar traits in unrelated species
- Convergence (technology) — merging of formerly distinct devices or industries
- Convergence (geography) — the meeting of tectonic plates or water systems
- Convergence (human experience) — alignment of beliefs, goals, or cultures
Related
Limits, Evolution, Divergence, Systems theory, Clustering (data science), Temporal process (physics), Lattice (mathematics)