convergencia

convergence

noun kon-behr-HEN-syah Rare

Origin: From Latin convergere (to incline together).

Usage Note

Convergencia is used in mathematics, economics, and politics to describe a coming-together of values, trends, or positions. The opposite is divergencia. In EU contexts, convergencia often refers to economic alignment among member states. The verb is converger or convergir (both are accepted).

Examples

"La convergencia de ideas fue sorprendente."

Natural Translation

The convergence of ideas was surprising.

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