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

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

Definition of divergence

Noun

Those ideas say some people are superior to others, and the inequality that exists in the world around us reflects those innate differences, and inequality is a good thing, and a necessary thing, and the only real way to organize social life.

— John Blake, CNN Money, 22 Aug. 2026
Recent sales data suggest shoppers are responding to the price difference.

— Beth Livesay, AJC.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of difference

Noun

In 2023, Quality Control was acquired by Hybe America, led by Scooter Braun, before his departure as CEO in July 2025.

— Steven J. Horowitz, Variety, 21 Aug. 2026
Harry and Meghan’s departure reflected both the larger struggle Black Brits and Americans face and the no-contact rifts that increasingly divide many families.

— Culture Critic, Los Angeles Times, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of departure

Noun

Historically a safe haven, the Vineyard is now seen as the epicenter for changing the narrative on diversity, showcasing Black and Brown Americans as the backbone of the nation's economy and future.

— Doug Melville, Forbes.com, 21 Aug. 2026
Gonzalez appeared at a contentious July congressional hearing in which the Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History director, Anthea Hartig, was grilled on matters of diversity, equity, and inclusion in its programming.

— Brian Boucher, ARTnews.com, 21 Aug. 2026

Definition of diversity

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