The process of different ideas, opinions, or things gradually coming together or becoming similar.
“There is a convergence of opinion that traffic congestion needs to be addressed, even if solutions differ.”
“The convergence of both proposals around stricter safety standards surprised many observers.”
Occasionally a Reading Part 4 passage shows two seemingly opposite viewpoints reaching a point of convergence, such as agreeing on a shared goal even while disagreeing on methods. Spotting this word can help with trickier questions asking what both sides actually have in common.
Synonyms: coming together, agreement, merging