DIVAGATIONS Synonyms: 23 Similar and Opposite Words

divagations

noun

plural of divagation

as in tangents

a departure from the subject under consideration this may well appear to be a divagation at first, but I hope to establish the relevance

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as in deviations

a turning away from a course or standard a self-consciously "literary" novel that represents a major divagation from traditional narrative

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Noun

Its loose structure allows for a wealth of tangents, touching on everything from whether HBO shows have the right amount of nudity to the hosts’ personal lives.

— Daniel Strauss, Vanity Fair, 10 Aug. 2026
In contrast to this, in regions dominated by shock waves, magnetic fields are orientated at tangents.

— Robert Lea, Space.com, 21 July 2026

Definition of tangents

Noun

This configuration is designed to remain operational despite manufacturing deviations and wear that develops during extended operation.

— Atharva Gosavi, Interesting Engineering, 10 Sep. 2026
Poor execution leads to protocol deviations, delayed data availability, transcription errors and operational inefficiencies that increase risks.

— Avik Pal, Forbes.com, 4 Sep. 2026

Definition of deviations

Noun

Hacegaba cited numerous factors including the recent transit restrictions at the Panama Canal, which are expected to shift more containers to West Coast ports, alongside weather conditions in Asia that delayed vessel departures.

— Glenn Taylor, Footwear News, 17 Sep. 2026
This is when island travelers have the fullest choice of hotels and ferry departures.

— Paul Jebara, Condé Nast Traveler, 17 Sep. 2026

Definition of departures

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