convergent

Pronunciation

• IPA ^(key): /kənˈvəːdʒ(ə)nt/
• Hyphenation: con‧ver‧gent

Adjective

Positive convergent

Comparative none

Superlative none

1. If two things are convergent they are close and moving closer.

   Convergent plate boundary earthquakes are among the worst.

2. Convergent evolution is a case of evolution where the same outcome results from different starting points.

   In a case of convergent evolution, independent eye movements arose independently in sandlance fish and chameleons.

Related words

• converge