Convergent
adjective
Coming closer together, especially in thoughts or ideas.
Their opinions are convergent after the discussion.
Often appears as...
- convergent evolution
- convergent series
adjective
In mathematics, where a sequence or series is convergent if it approaches a certain limit.
The sequence is convergent because it approaches zero.
Often appears as...
- convergent sequence
- convergent series
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Technical
adjective
In biology, the process where organisms not closely related, independently evolve similar traits as a result of having to adapt to similar environments.
The marsupial lion and the sabertooth cat are an example of convergent evolution.
Often appears as...
- convergent evolution
- convergent adaptation
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Academic
adjective
In computing, the integration of two or more technologies into a single product.
Smartphones are the perfect example of convergent technology.
Often appears as...
- convergent technology
- convergent network
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Technical
adjective
Coming closer together, especially in thoughts or ideas.
Their opinions are convergent after the discussion.
Often appears as...
- convergent evolution
- convergent series
adjective
In mathematics, where a sequence or series is convergent if it approaches a certain limit.
The sequence is convergent because it approaches zero.
Often appears as...
- convergent sequence
- convergent series
Usage tips
Technical
adjective
In biology, the process where organisms not closely related, independently evolve similar traits as a result of having to adapt to similar environments.
The marsupial lion and the sabertooth cat are an example of convergent evolution.
Often appears as...
- convergent evolution
- convergent adaptation
Usage tips
Academic
adjective
In computing, the integration of two or more technologies into a single product.
Smartphones are the perfect example of convergent technology.
Often appears as...
- convergent technology
- convergent network
Usage tips
Technical
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Mental Unity
Use 'convergent' when different thoughts or ideas are coming to an agreement or common point.
The team's diverse plans became convergent after intensive brainstorming.
Pro Tip 2/2Harmony in Discussion
'Convergent' implies a sense of harmony in a discussion, as different opinions unify.
The debate led to convergent views on the environmental policy.
Pro Tip 1/2Mental Unity
Use 'convergent' when different thoughts or ideas are coming to an agreement or common point.
The team's diverse plans became convergent after intensive brainstorming.
Pro Tip 2/2Harmony in Discussion
'Convergent' implies a sense of harmony in a discussion, as different opinions unify.
The debate led to convergent views on the environmental policy.
Pro Tip 1/2Mental Unity
Use 'convergent' when different thoughts or ideas are coming to an agreement or common point.
The team's diverse plans became convergent after intensive brainstorming.
Pro Tip 2/2Harmony in Discussion
'Convergent' implies a sense of harmony in a discussion, as different opinions unify.
The debate led to convergent views on the environmental policy.
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Why elephants never...
And despite the distant relation, convergent evolution has made it remarkably similar to the human brain, with as many neurons and synapses and a highly developed hippocampus and cerebral cortex. It is the hippocampus, strongly associated with emotion, that aids recollection
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Tim Brown urges...
Because it gives us a new way of tackling problems. Instead of defaulting to our normal convergent approach where we make the best choice out of available alternatives, it encourages us to take a divergent approach, to explore new alternatives, new solutions,
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Tiny Frogs Contain Big...
specially convergent evolution is linear species for sure close-up view this fall but it sounds a bit like other ones evolutionary biologists think that if empty habitat and niche space is
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Why elephants never...
And despite the distant relation, convergent evolution has made it remarkably similar to the human brain, with as many neurons and synapses and a highly developed hippocampus and cerebral cortex. It is the hippocampus, strongly associated with emotion, that aids recollection
Video examples
Tim Brown urges...
Because it gives us a new way of tackling problems. Instead of defaulting to our normal convergent approach where we make the best choice out of available alternatives, it encourages us to take a divergent approach, to explore new alternatives, new solutions,
Video examples
Tiny Frogs Contain Big...
specially convergent evolution is linear species for sure close-up view this fall but it sounds a bit like other ones evolutionary biologists think that if empty habitat and niche space is
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Quote examples
Daniel Dennett
American Philosopher
Wherever there is a design that is highly successful in a broad range of similar environments, it is apt to emerge again and again, independently - the phenomenon known in biology as convergent evolution. I call these designs 'good tricks.
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John Maeda
American Designer
Our economy is built upon convergent thinkers, people that execute things, get them done. But artists and designers are divergent thinkers: they expand the horizon of possibilities.
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Simon Conway Morris
British Scientist
I would argue that in any habitable zone that doesn't boil or freeze, intelligent life is going to emerge because intelligence is convergent.
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Christopher Buckley
American Novelist
The needs of the nation are not necessarily convergent with the needs of the deadline satirist.
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Daniel Dennett
American Philosopher
Wherever there is a design that is highly successful in a broad range of similar environments, it is apt to emerge again and again, independently - the phenomenon known in biology as convergent evolution. I call these designs 'good tricks.
Quote examples
John Maeda
American Designer
Our economy is built upon convergent thinkers, people that execute things, get them done. But artists and designers are divergent thinkers: they expand the horizon of possibilities.
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Simon Conway Morris
British Scientist
I would argue that in any habitable zone that doesn't boil or freeze, intelligent life is going to emerge because intelligence is convergent.
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Christopher Buckley
American Novelist
The needs of the nation are not necessarily convergent with the needs of the deadline satirist.
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