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

The divergence in outcomes is visible in the data, according to Terrazas and the Chime study. — Nick Lichtenberg, Fortune, 18 Aug. 2026

One randomized trial comparing high-dose oral D3 with narrow-band UVB found no difference in lipid profiles but clear divergence in immune-pathway signaling. — Tanya Akim, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026

The relative line made lower lows into the middle of 2025, while the 14-month RSI made higher lows, creating a positive momentum divergence. — Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 12 Aug. 2026

At some point, though, the divergence between valuations and economic fundamentals becomes increasingly hard to ignore. — John Cassidy, New Yorker, 10 Aug. 2026