divarication

di·var·i·ca·tion

noun
\(ˌ)dī-ˌver-ə-ˈkā-shən, də-, -ˌva-rə-\

Definition of DIVARICATION

1

: the action, process, or fact of divaricating

2

: a divergence of opinion

Examples of DIVARICATION

1. <the divarication of the various dialects of Latin that occurred with the decline of the Roman Empire>

First Known Use of DIVARICATION

1578

Related to DIVARICATION

Synonyms: bifurcation, divergence, divergency, separation

Antonyms: convergence

Related Words: difference, disagreement, discrepancy, disparateness, disparity, dissidence, dissimilarity, distinction, distinctiveness, distinctness, diversity, unlikeness

Near Antonyms: accord, agreement; likeness, similarity

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