DIVERGENCY Synonyms: 32 Similar and Opposite Words

divergency

noun

də-ˈvər-jən(t)-sē

Definition of divergency

as in divergence

a movement in different directions away from a common point a growing divergency of opinion on that hot-button issue

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Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

as in deviation

a turning away from a course or standard a warning that no divergency from the church's traditional teachings on the subject would be permitted

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Antonyms & Near Antonyms

adherence

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Noun

This contrast helps explain the divergence between each man’s politics.

— Jim Rasenberger, The Atlantic, 4 July 2026
The divergence shows investors are rewarding those making the key parts of the AI buildout, especially chips, and penalizing those paying for it.

— Deena Zaidi, CNBC, 1 July 2026

Definition of divergence

Noun

City staff told commissioners the ninth floor was a code deviation the developers requested in exchange for giving a new school and playground to Crystal Academy, along with the public courtyard.

— Michelle Marchante, Miami Herald, 8 July 2026
There are also significant deviations from US civilian law, said law professor Joshua Kastenberg on The Conversation.

— Will Barker, TheWeek, 8 July 2026

Definition of deviation

Noun

The biggest difference between prediction markets and traditional sports betting is how people put their money on an outcome.

— Tiffani Jackson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 11 July 2026
Then there are the surprising differences between models that share the same engine, like an 8V-generation Audi A3 and a Mk7-generation VW GTI.

— Peter Nelson, ArsTechnica, 10 July 2026

Definition of difference

Noun

If time permits, lock your home upon departure and disconnect utilities and appliances.

— CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 11 July 2026
Despite high-profile billionaire departures and complaints about costs, California is pulling in more than $335 billion in venture capital — about ten times New York — fueled by an AI boom.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 10 July 2026

Definition of departure

Noun

Separately, the news organization also argues that its hiring process is compliant with EEOC guidance, which encourages initiatives relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion.

— Winston Cho, HollywoodReporter, 10 July 2026
Casa Gangotena’s cocktail menu is also a celebration of Ecuador’s diversity, with drinks crafted around regionally significant flowers and local festivals.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 10 July 2026

Definition of diversity

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