CONVERGENCE: Synonyms and Related Words. What is Another Word for CONVERGENCE?

Need another word that means the same as “convergence”? Find 18 synonyms and 30 related words for “convergence” in this overview.

The synonyms of “Convergence” are: intersection, overlap, convergency, converging, junction, fork, branching, interchange, confluence, meeting point, crossing, vertex, apex, coming together, conjunction, union, abutment, concourse

Convergence as a Noun

Definitions of "Convergence" as a noun

According to the Oxford Dictionary of English, “convergence” as a noun can have the following definitions:

• The act of converging (coming closer.
• The occurrence of two or more things coming together.
• The tendency of unrelated animals and plants to evolve superficially similar characteristics under similar environmental conditions.
• The process or state of converging.
• A representation of common ground between theories or phenomena.
• The approach of an infinite series to a finite limit.
• A location where airflows or ocean currents meet, characteristically marked by upwelling (of air) or downwelling (of water).

Synonyms of "Convergence" as a noun (18 Words)

abutment	The process of supporting something with an abutment. The first bridge was of timber with stone abutments.
apex	The point in turning a corner when the vehicle is closest to the edge of the track. The apex of the roof.
branching	The act of branching out or dividing into branches.
coming together	The moment of most intense pleasure in sexual intercourse.
concourse	A crowd or assembly of people. The concourse of bodies.
confluence	A place where things merge or flow together (especially rivers. Pittsburgh is located at the confluence of the Allegheny and Monongahela rivers.
conjunction	The grammatical relation between linguistic units words or phrases or clauses that are connected by a conjunction. A conjunction of favourable political and economic circumstances.
convergency	The act of converging (coming closer.
converging	The act of converging coming closer.
crossing	The action of crossing something. The crossing of the Pennines.
fork	A flash of forked lightning. A hot fork buffet.
interchange	The act of changing one thing for another thing. Turn left at the next interchange.
intersection	The set of elements common to two or more sets. The set of red hats is the intersection of the set of hats and the set of red things.
junction	The action or fact of joining or being joined. The junction of the two rivers.
meeting point	A casual or unexpected convergence.
overlap	A part or amount which overlaps. There is some overlap in requirements.
union	A part of a flag with an emblem symbolizing national union typically occupying the upper corner next to the staff. He was opposed to closer political or economic union with Europe.
vertex	A meeting point of two lines that form an angle.

Usage Examples of "Convergence" as a noun

• The convergence of lines in the distance.
• These bivalves have assumed similar characters by convergence.

Associations of "Convergence" (30 Words)

absorbed	Having one’s attention fully engaged; greatly interested. The absorbed light intensity.
boulevard	A wide street or thoroughfare. Sunset Boulevard.
centered	Being or placed in the center.
collect	Gather or collect. He lost control of the truck and collected two cats.
compile	Produce (a list or book) by assembling information collected from other sources. The figures were compiled from a survey of 2 000 schoolchildren.
concentrate	A concentrated example of something. A threatened tax rise concentrates the mind wonderfully.
concentration	Strengthening the concentration as of a solute in a mixture by removing diluting material. The gas can collect in dangerous concentrations.
confluent	A branch that flows into the main stream. These confluent tones helped to fuse and unite his landscapes.
converge	(of lines) tend to meet at a point. The crowd converged on the movie star.
convergent	Coming closer together; converging. One of the most bizarre examples of convergent evolution concerns the so called periodical cicadas.
crossing	The action of crossing something. A short ferry crossing.
emphasize	Make (something) more clearly defined. Dr Jones emphasizes exercise in addition to a change in diet.
emphasized	Spoken with emphasis.
emphatically	In a forceful way. She closed the door behind her emphatically.
focus	Put an image into focus. She focused her eyes on his face.
focused	(of light rays) converging on a point. Focused light rays can set something afire.
gather	A part of a garment that is gathered. I gathered that they were old friends.
intensive	An intensive adjective adverb or particle an intensifier. Intensive care.
intently	With earnest and eager attention. Everybody was listening intently.
intersect	Divide (something) by passing or lying across it. The area is intersected only by minor roads.
intersection	The act of intersecting (as joining by causing your path to intersect your target’s path. His course is on a direct intersection with ours.
leadership	The body of people who lead a group. The party prospered under his leadership.
leading	Having the leading position or higher score in a contest. The leading man.
locally	To a restricted area of the body. Should the data be stored locally or remotely.
overlap	A part or amount which overlaps. The union s commitments overlapped with those of NATO.
partially	To some extent; in some degree; not wholly. The work partially fulfills the function of a historical memoir.
portion	A part of something divided between two or more people; a share. They portioned the meat perfectly.
roadway	The part of a road intended for vehicles, in contrast to the pavement or verge.
superimpose	Place or lay (one thing) over another, typically so that both are still evident. Can you superimpose the two images.
tributary	Flowing into a larger stream. A tributary colony.