Synonyms of divergence

divergence

noun

də-ˈvər-jən(t)s 

1

as in divergency

a movement in different directions away from a common point

a growing divergence of opinion about that U.S. president's place in history

Synonyms & Similar Words

• divergency
• difference
• diversity
• bifurcation
• separation
• parting of the ways
• disagreement
• disparity
• discrepancy
• dissimilarity
• divarication
• distinctiveness
• distinctness
• dissidence
• unlikeness
• distinction
• disparateness

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• convergence
• agreement
• similarity
• accord
• likeness

2

as in deviation

a turning away from a course or standard

any divergence from the community's strict moral code was met with social ostracism

Synonyms & Similar Words

• deviation
• departure
• detour
• deflection
• divergency
• diversion
• regression
• reversion
• divagation
• retrogression

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

• adherence

Example Sentences

Recent Examples of divergence

Beauer Beauer mirrors that corner sofa to create a living area to the right of the entry, another divergence from the 3X Plus, which had a smaller rear-facing sofa. — New Atlas, 26 Oct. 2026

The filing also noted the risks posed by copyright law, as well as the company’s priorities, including a section that calls out a divergence from OpenAI that may be relevant to Hollywood. — Alex Weprin, HollywoodReporter, 26 Oct. 2026

The divergence shows how much revenue growth now depends on earning more from each passenger rather than carrying more of them. — Reuters, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2026

The gecko’s unique features and genetic divergence from related species led to its classification as a new species. — Aspen Pflughoeft, Sacbee.com, 20 Oct. 2026