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convergenza

convergence

noun kon-ver-JEN-tsah Less Common
People & Society Politics

Origin: Medieval Latin convergentia, from convergere 'to come together'.

Usage Note

Convergenza is used in mathematics, optics, politics, and economics to describe lines, opinions, or policies coming together. In European political discourse it often refers to the convergence of member states' economic policies. The adjective is convergente.

Examples

"C'è una convergenza di opinioni tra i partiti."

Natural Translation

There is a convergence of opinions among the parties.

Literal Translation

There-is a convergence of opinions among the parties.

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