as in divergence
a movement in different directions away from a common point the divarication of the various dialects of Latin that occurred with the decline of the Roman Empire

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Noun
  • Exacerbating the divergence in personal taste, cultural references and shared language between Gen-Z men and women.
    Kian Bakhtiari, Forbes.com, 24 June 2025
  • The divergence in sentiment comes down to uncertainty.
    Ian Mount, Fortune, 20 June 2025
Noun
  • What’s the difference between a virtual safety car and an actual safety car?
    Sean Gregory, Time, 27 June 2025
  • There are distinct differences in the metal leaching and profiles across all three brands, Poulin shared.
    Ashley J. DiMella, FOXNews.com, 27 June 2025
Noun
  • Population diversity continues to spread beyond Mecklenburg County, specifically within the Hispanic community in the suburbs, new census estimates show.
    Desiree Mathurin, Charlotte Observer, 26 June 2025
  • Students for Fair Admissions v. Harvard effectively ends affirmative action in college admissions, threatening workplace diversity efforts.
    Sonari Glinton, Forbes.com, 26 June 2025
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“Divarication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/divarication. Accessed 30 Jun. 2025.

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