Converging rays(Opt.), rays of light, which, proceeding from different points of an object, tend toward a single point. — Converging series(Math.), a series in which if an indefinitely great number of terms be taken, their sum will become indefinitely near in value to a fixed quantity, which is called the sum of the series; — opposed to a diverging series.

Conversable
(Con*vers"a*ble) a. [Cf. F. conversable.] Qualified for conversation; disposed to converse; sociable; free in discourse.

While young, humane, conversable, and kind.
Cowper.

Conversableness
(Con*vers"a*ble*ness), n. The quality of being conversable; disposition to converse; sociability.

Conversably
(Con*vers"a*bly), adv. In a conversable manner.

Conversance
(Con"ver*sance) n. The state or quality of being conversant; habit of familiarity; familiar acquaintance; intimacy. [R.]

Conversancy
(Con"ver*san*cy) n. Conversance [R.]

Conversant
(Con"ver*sant) a. [L. conversans, p. pr. of conversari: cf. F. conversant.]

1. Having frequent or customary intercourse; familiary associated; intimately acquainted.

I have been conversant with the first persons of the age.
Dryden.

2. Familiar or acquainted by use or study; well-informed; versed; — generally used with with, sometimes with in.

Deeply conversant in the Platonic philosophy.
Dryden.

he uses the different dialects as one who had been conversant with them all.
Pope.

Conversant only with the ways of men.
Cowper.

3. Concerned; occupied.

Education . . . is conversant about children.
W. Wotton.

Converge
(Con*verge"), v. t. To cause to tend to one point; to cause to incline and approach nearer together.

I converge its rays to a focus of dazzling brilliancy.
Tyndall.

Convergence
(Con*ver"gence Con*ver"gen*cy) , n. [Cf. F. convergence.] The condition or quality of converging; tendency to one point.

The convergence or divergence of the rays falling on the pupil.
Berkeley.

Convergent
(Con*ver"gent) a. [Cf. F. convergent.] tending to one point of focus; tending to approach each other; converging.

As many rays of light, as conveniently can be let in, and made convergent.
Boyle.

The vast dome of its cathedral . . . directing its convergent curves to heaven.
Hallam.

Converging
(Con*ver"ging) a. Tending to one point; approaching each other; convergent; as, converging lines. Whewell.

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