Word: convergence
Part of speech: Noun
Syllables: con
ver
gence
Definition: The evolution of similar structures or traits in unrelated species in similar environments; convergent evolution.
Morphemes:
Affix: converge
Language: en
PoS: Verb
Meaning: Of two or more entities, to approach each other; to get closer and closer.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: con-
Language: la
Decoded: con-
Meaning: together
Affix: vergere
Language: la
Decoded: vergere
Meaning: to bend
Affix: -ence
Language: en
PoS: Suffix
Meaning: Same as -ance; having the state or condition of.
Etymology Compounds: Affix: -entia
Language: la
Decoded: -entia
Meaning: -entia