közelít

Közelít is a Hungarian verb meaning to approach or come near, and in mathematical or computational contexts to converge or approximate toward a value. In everyday language it describes physical movement toward a place or toward a goal: for example, a train that közeledik a megállóhoz or a project that közelít a befejezéshez. Metaphorically it can refer to progress in a plan, a relationship, or understanding.

In mathematics and related fields, közelít denotes convergence or approximation: a sequence közelít a határértékhez, or a calculation method közelít egy ismert értékhez. The noun közelítés refers to the act of approaching or the process of approximation, and to an estimate or rough calculation. The adjective közelítő means approximately or approximate, used to describe methods or values that are not exact. The verb appears in various tenses and forms to express direction toward a target, such as közeledik (is approaching) or közelít (approaches).

Etymology: közelít is formed from the adjective közel (near) with the suffix -ít, which in Hungarian creates verbs that denote bringing toward a state or making something close. Related terms include megközelítés (an approach or method), közelítés (an approximation or nearing), and közeledés (an approaching motion or trend).