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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.