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Webster 1913 Edition

Convergent

Con-ver′gent

,
Adj.
[Cf. F.
convergent
.]
tending to one point of focus; tending to approach each other; converging.
As many rays of light, as conveniently can be let in, and made
convergent
.
Boyle.
The vast dome of its cathedral . . . directing its
convergent
curves to heaven.
Hallam.

Webster 1828 Edition

Convergent

CONVERGENT

,
Adj.
Tending to one point; approaching each other, as they proceed or are extending.

Definition 2024

convergent

convergent

English

Adjective

convergent ‎(comparative more convergent, superlative most convergent)

  1. That converges or focuses
  2. (analysis, topology) Of a sequence in a metric space or a topological space; having a (finite, proper) limit.

Translations

Noun

convergent ‎(plural convergents)

  1. (mathematics) the rational number obtained when a continued fraction has been terminated after a finite number of terms

Translations

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French

Pronunciation

  • IPA(key): /kɔ̃.vɛʁʒ/

Verb

convergent

  1. third-person plural present indicative of converger
  2. third-person plural present subjunctive of converger

Latin

Verb

convergent

  1. third-person plural future active indicative of convergō

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