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convergence
/kɔ̃.vɛʁ.ʒɑ̃s/
coming together or meeting at a point
Les deux routes se rejoignent à la convergence.
The two roads meet at the convergence.
general
The act of coming together or meeting at a point; the point where lines, paths, or ideas meet.
La convergence des intérêts économiques a conduit à un accord.
The convergence of economic interests led to an agreement.
Commonly used in both literal and metaphorical contexts.
Technology
technical
In technology, the merging of different technologies or systems into a single, unified platform or service.
La convergence des médias traditionnels et numériques est un phénomène récent.
The convergence of traditional and digital media is a recent phenomenon.
Often refers to the integration of television, internet, and telephony.
Collocations
convergence des intérêtsconvergence of interestsconvergence technologiquetechnological convergence
Antonyms
Pro Tip
Technical vs. General Use
In technology, 'convergence' often refers to the merging of systems, while in general use, it describes the meeting of paths or ideas.
Word Origin
From Latin 'convergere' (to come together) + French suffix '-ance' (indicating action or state).
Usage Notes
In everyday language, 'convergence' often refers to the meeting of paths or ideas. In technology, it describes the integration of different systems.
Word Breakdown
con-
together
prefix-verge
to turn
root-ance
action or state
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