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divergence

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of divergence

1 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 of divergence

bifurcation, divarication, divergency, separation
Words Related to divergence

difference, disagreement, discrepancy, disparateness, disparity, dissidence, dissimilarity, distinction, distinctiveness, distinctness, diversity, unlikeness
Phrases Synonymous with divergence

parting of the ways
Near Antonyms of divergence

accord, agreement

likeness, similarity
Antonyms of divergence

convergence

2 a turning away from a course or standard

  • any divergence from the community's strict moral code was met with social ostracism
Synonyms of divergence

deflection, departure, detour, deviation, divagation, divergency, diversion
Words Related to divergence

regression, retrogression, reversion
Near Antonyms of divergence

adherence

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