adaptiveconvergence
nounUK /əˈdæptɪv kənˈvɜːdʒəns/
US /əˈdæptɪv kənˈvɜːrdʒəns/
When different things slowly change and come together to fit the same job.
The adaptive convergence of the two bird species let them both eat the same seeds.
OTHER MEANINGS
2. In math, when a step-by-step process keeps adjusting itself until it settles on an answer.
The adaptive convergence of the algorithm made the numbers stop changing after ten steps.
3. When a group of people slowly adjust their ideas until they agree.
The team's adaptive convergence on a plan happened after many small changes.
4. When two separate systems change over time so they start working the same way.
The adaptive convergence of the two apps meant users could switch between them easily.