v. i. [ imp. & p. p. Converged p. pr. & vb. n. Converging ] [ Pref. con- + L. vergere to turn, incline; cf. F. converger. See Verge, v. i. ] To tend to one point; to incline and approach nearer together; as, lines converge. [ 1913 Webster ]

The mountains converge into a single ridge. Jefferson. [ 1913 Webster ]

v. t. To cause to tend to one point; to cause to incline and approach nearer together. [ 1913 Webster ]

I converge its rays to a focus of dazzling brilliancy. Tyndall. [ 1913 Webster ]

{ , 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 ]

a. [ Cf. F. convergent. ] tending to one point of focus; tending to approach each other; converging. [ 1913 Webster ]

As many rays of light, as conveniently can be let in, and made convergent. Boyle. [ 1913 Webster ]

The vast dome of its cathedral . . . directing its convergent curves to heaven. Hallam. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. Tending to one point; approaching each other; convergent; as, converging lines. Whewell. [ 1913 Webster ]

Converging rays(Opt.), rays of light, which, proceeding from different points of an object, tend toward a single point. --
Converging series (Math.), a series in which if an indefinitely great number of terms be taken, their sum will become indefinitely near in value to a fixed quantity, which is called the sum of the series; -- opposed to a diverging series. [ 1913 Webster ]

a. [ Cf. F. conversable. ] Qualified for conversation; disposed to converse; sociable; free in discourse. [ 1913 Webster ]

While young, humane, conversable, and kind. Cowper. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. The quality of being conversable; disposition to converse; sociability. [ 1913 Webster ]

adv. In a conversable manner. [ 1913 Webster ]

n. The state or quality of being conversant; habit of familiarity; familiar acquaintance; intimacy. [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]

n. Conversance [ R. ] [ 1913 Webster ]