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

This contrast helps explain the divergence between each man’s politics. — Jim Rasenberger, The Atlantic, 4 July 2026

But their research efforts are beginning to show some important divergence in the details. — IEEE Spectrum, 25 June 2026

All too often, voices raised in the name of superpatriotism denounce honest divergences as akin to treason. — Ann Manov, Harpers Magazine, 23 June 2026

This divergence in the views of Democrats and Republicans over time may be because there was a Democratic president in 2024 and a Republican president now. — Emily Guskin, ABC News, 18 June 2026