[syn: convergence, converging, convergency]
The Collaborative International Dictionary of English v.0.48:
Convergence \Con*ver"gence\, Convergency \Con*ver"gen*cy\, n.
   [Cf. F. convergence.]
   1. The condition or quality of converging; tendency to one
      point; the occurrence of two or more things coming
      together.
      [1913 Webster]
   2. (Math.) the approach of an infinite series to a finite
      limit.
   Syn: convergency.
        [WordNet 1.5]
   3. a representation of common ground between theories or
      phenomena.
   Syn: overlap, intersection.
        [WordNet 1.5]
   4. the act of converging (coming closer).
   Syn: converging, convergency.
        [WordNet 1.5]
   5. (Biol.) a similarity of form or function in two or more
      organisms caused by evolutionary adaptations to a
      similarity in the environment, rather than to a common
      heredity.
      [PJC]
            The convergence or divergence of the rays falling on
            the pupil.                            --Berkeley.
      [1913 Webster]
WordNet (r) 3.0 (2006):
convergence
    n 1: the occurrence of two or more things coming together
    2: the approach of an infinite series to a finite limit [syn:
       convergence, convergency] [ant: divergence,
       divergency]
    3: a representation of common ground between theories or
       phenomena; "there was no overlap between their proposals"
       [syn: overlap, convergence, intersection]
    4: the act of converging (coming closer) [syn: convergence,
       converging, convergency]