vergence

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Synonyms: vergency, mergence, vengence, divergence, emergence, vengeance, fervence, egence, vergent, regence, devergence

Antonyms: vergency, mergence, vengence, divergence, emergence, vengeance, fervence, egence, vergent, regence, devergence

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Noun

1. {{lb|en|physiology}} The [[simultaneous]] [[turning]] of both [[eye]]s when [[focus]]ing. {{defdate|1902}}
2. {{lb|en|optics}} A measure of [[convergence]] or [[divergence]] of [[ray]]s. {{defdate|c. 1920}}
3. {{lb|en|geology}} The direction of the [[overturn]]ed component of an [[asymmetric]] [[fold]].

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