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

The divergence is over whether the worker shortage is improving slowly or still getting worse, and what the Supreme Court should do about it. — Sonja Sharp, Los Angeles Times, 6 July 2026

This contrast helps explain the divergence between each man’s politics. — Jim Rasenberger, The Atlantic, 4 July 2026

But their research efforts are beginning to show some important divergence in the details. — IEEE Spectrum, 25 June 2026

All too often, voices raised in the name of superpatriotism denounce honest divergences as akin to treason. — Ann Manov, Harpers Magazine, 23 June 2026