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divergency

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di·​ver·​gen·​cy | \ də-ˈvər-jən(t)-sē How to pronounce divergency (audio) , dī- \
plural divergencies

Definition of divergency

: divergence
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Examples of divergency in a Sentence

a growing divergency of opinion on that hot-button issue a warning that no divergency from the church's traditional teachings on the subject would be permitted

First Known Use of divergency

1709, in the meaning defined above

History and Etymology for divergency

diverg(ence) + -ency

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The first known use of divergency was in 1709

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“Divergency.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/divergency. Accessed 30 Jun. 2022.

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