Converging

/kənˈvɜr.dʒɪŋ/

Meaning & Definition

verb

to tend to meet at a point or come together from different directions.

As the two roads continued, they began converging toward the city center.

to approach a limit as the number of terms increases.

The sequence of numbers is converging to zero as more terms are added.

to come together for a common purpose.

Experts from various fields are converging to discuss solutions to climate change.

From Latin 'convergere', combining 'com-' (together) and 'vergere' (to incline).

two paths converging

indicates a decision point where two options become one.

converging interests

refers to different parties finding common ground.

converging lines

used in geometry to describe lines that meet at a point.

diverging

moving or extending in different directions.

merging

combining two or more entities into one.

intersecting

crossing each other.

coalescing

coming together to form one.

Getting on the same page.

After hours of discussion, we are finally converging on our strategy.

Meeting of minds.

Once we started talking, it was clear we were converging.