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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Noun
  • If there’s divergence, unpack why before attempting to finalize a decision.
    Lindsay Phillips, Forbes.com, 8 Sep. 2025
  • If this week’s master plan reflects a company that is dead set on moving beyond cars, the divergence started back around the time of that second report.
    Patrick George, The Atlantic, 5 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • Your wallet — and your customer service experience — will depend on knowing the difference.
    Christopher Elliott, Forbes.com, 14 Sep. 2025
  • For planes flying 30,000 feet above sea level or military vehicles traveling through combat zones, that level of reliability can mean the difference between life and death.
    Prabhat Ranjan Mishra, Interesting Engineering, 13 Sep. 2025
Noun
  • But there is little diversity in these feeder roles.
    Gena Cox, Forbes.com, 9 Sep. 2025
  • No court has outlawed private-sector diversity, equity, and inclusion.
    Essence, Essence, 9 Sep. 2025
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“Divarication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/divarication. Accessed 15 Sep. 2025.

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