convergence

/kənˈvɜː(ɹ)d͡ʒəns/

//kənˈvɜː(ɹ)d͡ʒəns// noun

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"convergence" is a 11-letter English headword indexed on PlainSpell.

The verdict

“convergence” is a moderately-common English word, ranked #15,788 in English word frequency and used as a noun.

#15,788
frequency rank, English
11
letters
18
tracked misspellings
3
confusable pairs

According to Wiktionary data (CC BY-SA, analyzed May 6, 2026) - The act of moving toward union or uniformity.

Visual similarity to commonly confused words

How many letter changes separate each confused pair (Levenshtein distance, normalized).

convergence vs convergent
82% similar
convergence vs conference
82% similar
convergence vs convenience
82% similar

Source: PlainSpell confusable corpus (Wiktionary, CC BY-SA).

Key facts for convergence
PropertyValue
Headwordconvergence
LanguageEnglish
Part of speechNoun
IPA/kənˈvɜː(ɹ)d͡ʒəns/
Letters11
Frequency rank#15,788
Misspellings tracked18
Confusable pairs3
SourceWiktionary (kaikki.org)

Where “convergence” sits in English frequency

Every-word frequency runs from the handful of words we use constantly (left) to the long tail used once in a blue moon (right). convergence lands here:

#1#100#1K#10K#100K
← used constantlyrarely used →

Scale is logarithmic (each tick is 10× rarer). Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list.

Spelling & Dictionary Insight

The English entry for convergence is 11 letters long, classified as a noun, and transcribed in the International Phonetic Alphabet as /kənˈvɜː(ɹ)d͡ʒəns/. Corpus data places it at rank #15,788 in overall English word frequency, marking it as uncommon enough that many writers pause before typing it. Wiktionary records 9 distinct senses for this headword, so context determines which meaning a reader should apply.

Our generated misspelling index lists 18 likely wrong-spelling variants for convergence, with forms such as "cconvergence", "cnovergence", and "conevrgence". Each of these forms differs from the correct spelling by one small edit: a doubled letter, a dropped silent letter, or a substituted vowel. It also participates in 3 confusable-pair relationships, "convergent", "conference", "convenience", a pairing that trips writers up because the two words share enough sound or shape to blur together.

Etymologically, the entry records: From converge + -ence (after Latin convergentia). The correct English form is convergence, spelled C-O-N-V-E-R-G-E-N-C-E.

Definition

  1. 1
    The act of moving toward union or uniformity.
  2. 2
    A meeting place.
  3. 3
    The intersection of three electron beams for red, green and blue onto a single pixel in a CRT.
  4. 4
    The process or property of approaching some limiting value; typically of an infinite series.
  5. 5
    The coordinated focusing of the eyes, especially at short range.
  6. 6
    The evolution of similar structures or traits in unrelated species in similar environments; convergent evolution.
  7. 7
    The hypothesis that poorer economies' per capita incomes tend to grow faster than richer economies.
  8. 8
    The merging of distinct technologies, industries, or devices into a unified whole.
  9. 9
    A zone where two prevailing wind flows meet and interact, resulting in distinctive weather conditions.

Etymology

From converge + -ence (after Latin convergentia).

Synonyms

convergency

Antonyms

divergencedivergency

This word in other languages

convergencia(Español)convergence(Français)Konvergenz(Deutsch)convergência(Português)

Common misspellings

Also misspelled as: cconvergence,cnovergence,conevrgence,connvergence,convegrence,converegnce,convergance,convergecne,convergencce,convergenec,convergennce,converggence,convergnece,converrgence,convregence,convvergence,covnergence,ocnvergence

Misspelling Pattern Breakdown

How far each generated variant is from the correct spelling of convergence - measured in single-character edits (insert, delete, or substitute a letter). Larger bars are easier to catch; one-edit slips are the sneakiest.

cconvergence1cnovergence2conevrgence2connvergence1convegrence2converegnce2convergance1convergecne2
Edit distance from "convergence"

Definitions, pronunciation, and etymology for this entry are drawn from Wiktionary via the kaikki.org structured extract (CC BY-SA); frequency ordering uses the FrequencyWords open word-frequency list (2018 English corpus, MIT). See the methodology for how each field is sourced and updated.

Frequently Asked Questions

How do you spell "convergence"?
"convergence" is spelled C-O-N-V-E-R-G-E-N-C-E. The IPA pronunciation is /kənˈvɜː(ɹ)d͡ʒəns/.
What does "convergence" mean?
As a noun, "convergence" means: The act of moving toward union or uniformity.
What words are commonly confused with "convergence"?
"convergence" is commonly confused with "convergent", "conference", "convenience". These words look or sound similar but have different meanings. PlainSpell provides detailed comparisons for each pair.
How do you pronounce "convergence"?
The IPA (International Phonetic Alphabet) transcription for "convergence" is /kənˈvɜː(ɹ)d͡ʒəns/. Click the speaker icon on the pronunciation badge above to hear it spoken aloud where audio is available.
What is the origin of the word "convergence"?
From converge + -ence (after Latin convergentia). See the full etymology section above for more details.
Is PlainSpell free to use?
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Using “convergence”

The practical upshot for anyone who landed here from a spell-check.

  • The one correct English spelling is C-O-N-V-E-R-G-E-N-C-E - every other letter order is a misspelling in standard orthography.
  • Say it as /kənˈvɜː(ɹ)d͡ʒəns/ (IPA); tap the speaker on the pronunciation badge to hear it where audio exists.
  • Don't mix it up with “convergent” - see the side-by-side comparison. convergence vs convergent
  • Browse more English words and confusable pairs in the same reference. English words
Data Source

Wiktionary (via kaikki.org), licensed under CC BY-SA & GFDL. Word ordering uses an open word-frequency list; misspelling variants are generated by edit-distance from the correct headword.

Source: Wiktionary (via kaikki.org) Structured Wiktionary extract

Source: FrequencyWords open word-frequency list FrequencyWords open word-frequency list