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

Gray expects a similar divergence across white-collar industries, particularly as companies move from business models built around selling seats, labor or access toward models increasingly defined by outcomes. — Brian Solis, Forbes.com, 5 Oct. 2026

The divergence between Wall Street’s vision and actual trading habits is most visible in equities. — Camila Grigera Naón, Fortune, 30 Sep. 2026

Military detailing will be the harder trend to wear, and that’s where the interesting divergence sits. — Lauren Schuster, Kansas City Star, 30 Sep. 2026

This divergence will likely only hold true to a certain point, however. — Personal Finance, TheWeek, 30 Sep. 2026