divarication

noun

(ˌ)dī-ˌver-ə-ˈkā-shən How to pronounce divarication (audio)
Definition of divaricationnext
as in divergence
a movement in different directions away from a common point the divarication of the various dialects of Latin that occurred with the decline of the Roman Empire

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  1. divergence
  2. difference
  3. diversity
Noun
  • If entry-level consultants, lawyers, and financial analysts were being systematically substituted out at the pace Amodei described to 60 Minutes in November 2025, McCrory’s occupation-level unemployment data should already show some divergence.
    — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 24 July 2026
  • At divergence points, other autonomous vehicles complete their journey.
    — Brad Templeton, Forbes.com, 23 July 2026
Definition of divergence
Noun
  • And the difference between a new EV and a gas car is $6,680, not including any incentives.
    — Liz Knueven,Ryley Amond, CNBC, 24 July 2026
  • At first, these data would be cryptic—who besides the biggest air-pollution nerd would know the difference between 35 μg/m3 of particulate matter (yellow-level risk, per the AQI) and 60 μg/m3 (red-level risk)?
    — Daniel Engber, The Atlantic, 24 July 2026
Definition of difference
Noun
  • Amazing wildlife diversity Making the Okefenokee world renowned is its diverse fauna.
    — Charles Seabrook, AJC.com, 25 July 2026
  • Even within the same species, unchecked inbreeding has harmed genetic diversity and overall health, experts say.
    — Jessie Yeung, CNN Money, 25 July 2026
Definition of diversity
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