convergent
adjective/kənˈvɜrdʒənt/
Frequency rank: #15,670 most common English word
Meaning
Tending to come together or reach the same result from different starting points.
Example sentence
The scientists were excited because their research led to convergent conclusions.
Synonyms & related words
- similar
- aligned
- consistent
- matching
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