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converging

|con/ver/ging|

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/kənˈvɜrdʒɪŋ/

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/kənˈvɜːdʒɪŋ/

(converge)

coming together

Base Form3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent Participle
convergeconvergesconvergedconvergedconverging
Etymology
Etymology Information

'converge' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'convergere,' where 'con-' meant 'together' and 'vergere' meant 'to incline.'

Historical Evolution

'convergere' transformed into the French word 'converger,' and eventually became the modern English word 'converge' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to incline together,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'coming together from different directions to meet at a point.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

coming together from different directions to meet at a point.

The paths are converging at the center of the park.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45