Brought close together; arched inward so that the points meet; converging; in close contact; as, the connivent petals of a flower, wings of an insect, or folds of membrane in the human system, etc.

a. (L. connivere, to close the eyes) approximate but not organically united; converging; arching over so as to meet.

coming into contact; converging.

Forbearing to see; designedly inattentive; as, connivent justice.

Touching without becoming joined.