divergence

di·ver·gence

noun \-ˈvər-jən(t)s\

Definition of DIVERGENCE

1

a : a drawing apart (as of lines extending from a common center) b : difference, disagreement c : the acquisition of dissimilar characters by related organisms in unlike environments

2

: a deviation from a course or standard

3

: the condition of being mathematically divergent

Examples of DIVERGENCE

1. <a growing divergence of opinion about that U.S. president's place in history>
2. <any divergence from the community's strict moral code was met with social ostracism>

First Known Use of DIVERGENCE

1656

Related to DIVERGENCE

Synonyms: bifurcation, divarication, divergency, separation, parting of the ways

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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