divarication

noun

(ˌ)dī-ˌver-ə-ˈkā-shən How to pronounce divarication (audio)
Definition of divaricationnext
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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  1. divergence
  2. difference
  3. diversity
Noun
  • Following an extended advance, the S & P 500 began testing its rising 50-day moving average as negative RSI divergences developed.
    — Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The divergence shows how much revenue growth now depends on earning more from each passenger rather than carrying more of them.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of divergence
Noun
  • Gallup found no difference in scam victimization rates by age, and experienced professionals have been duped as well.
    — Muskaan Arshad, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The old boy was perfectly reasonable, explaining the difference between federal reimbursement and state reimbursement, and the speed that agencies move on the different levels.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of difference
Noun
  • Kwon says this approach encourages diversity, with producers of different ages and backgrounds bringing different tastes into the mix.
    — Diana Lodderhose, Deadline, 6 Nov. 2026
  • Leadership, management and vision; promoting diversity and inclusion.
    — Sonya Thadhani Mughal, Forbes.com, 6 Nov. 2026
Definition of diversity
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“Divarication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/divarication. Accessed 7 Nov. 2026.

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