Convergence

In the absence of a more specific context, convergence denotes the approach toward a definite value, as time goes on; or to a definite point, a common view or opinion, or toward a fixed or equilibrium state.

Natural sciences

• convergent evolution pertains to organisms not closely related that independently acquire similar characteristics while evolving in separate and sometimes varying ecosystems.
• convergent synthesisis a strategy that aims to improve the efficiency of multi-step chemical synthesis.
• Convergent boundary is a fault boundary defined in the specialty of Geology known as Plate techtonics.
• South Pacific convergence zone in Meteorology is a belt of low atmospheric pressure extending from the west Pacific warm pool south-eastwards towards French Polynesia.
• Intertropical convergence zone in Meteorology is a belt of low atmospheric pressure girdling the globe at the equator.