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Convergent vs Converged - What's the difference?

convergent | converged |

As an adjective convergent

is that converges or focuses.

As a noun convergent

is (mathematics) the rational number obtained when a continued fraction has been terminated after a finite number of terms.

As a verb converged is

(converge).

convergent

English

Adjective

(en adjective)
  • That converges or focuses
  • (analysis, topology) Of a sequence in a metric space or a topological space; having a (finite, proper) limit.
  • Noun

    (en noun)
  • (mathematics) the rational number obtained when a continued fraction has been terminated after a finite number of terms
  • converged

    English

    Verb

    (head)
  • (converge)
  • ----

    converge

    English

    Verb

    (converg)
  • Of two or more entities, to approach each other; to get closer and closer.
  • * Jefferson
  • The mountains converge into a single ridge.
  • (mathematics) Of a sequence, to have a limit.
  • (computing) Of an iterative process, to reach a stable end point.
  • Antonyms

    * to diverge

    Derived terms

    * convergence * convergent