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Vertical vs Convergence - What's the difference?

vertical | convergence |

As nouns the difference between vertical and convergence

is that vertical is a vertex or zenith while convergence is the act of moving toward union or uniformity.

As an adjective vertical

is along the direction of a plumbline or along a straight line that includes the center of the earth.

vertical

English

Noun

(en noun)
  • A vertex or zenith.
  • A vertical geometrical figure; a perpendicular.
  • An individual slat in a set of vertical blinds.
  • A vertical component of a structure.
  • (marketing) A vertical market.
  • We offer specialised accounting software targeting various verticals .

    Adjective

    (en adjective)
  • Along the direction of a plumbline or along a straight line that includes the center of the Earth.
  • In a two dimensional Cartesian co-ordinate system, describing the axis oriented normal (perpendicular, at right angles) to the horizontal axis.
  • (marketing) Of or pertaining to vertical markets.
  • Antonyms

    * horizontal

    Derived terms

    * vertical lips * vertically * vertical smile

    convergence

    English

    Noun

    (wikipedia convergence)
  • The act of moving toward union or uniformity.
  • The convergence or divergence of the rays falling on the pupil. — Berkeley.
  • A meeting place.
  • We built a homestead at the convergence of two rivers
  • The intersection of three electron beams for red, green and blue onto a single pixel in a CRT.
  • (mathematics) The process of approaching some limiting value.
  • (physiology) The coordinated focusing of the eyes, especially at short range.
  • (biology) The evolution of similar structures or traits in unrelated species in similar environments; convergent evolution.
  • The merging of distinct technologies, industries, or devices into a unified whole.
  • Synonyms

    * convergency

    Antonyms

    * divergence, divergency