divergency

noun

də-ˈvər-jən(t)-sē How to pronounce divergency (audio)
Definition of divergencynext
1
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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2
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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  1. divergence
  2. deviation
  3. difference
  4. departure
  5. diversity
Noun
  • Watch vessel-level AIS tracking data for the Gibraltar corridor itself, the kind of transit-time and vessel-count monitoring the IMF's PortWatch initiative already runs, for any early divergence from the roughly 300-vessels-per-day baseline.
    — Frank Ahrens, Forbes.com, 31 July 2026
  • But the dramatic divergence of the new measurement from the detector’s own past results, along with the collaboration’s claim of high precision, made the situation hard to ignore.
    — Matt von Hippel, Quanta Magazine, 29 July 2026
Definition of divergence
Noun
  • The movie itself disappoints him for its deviations from the Stephen King novel (including this detail may help preempt criticisms over this adaptation), but he’s also distracted by the presence of a strikingly handsome stranger (Homer Gere).
    — Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 6 Aug. 2026
  • Leaders need a baseline of normal behavior for each agent and the ability to detect deviation from that baseline.
    — Steve Wilson, Forbes.com, 4 Aug. 2026
Definition of deviation
Noun
  • Previous studies also have found differences between passive sedentary behaviors, such as television watching, and more mentally active ones, including solving puzzles and being mentally engaged during work.
    — Katia Hetter, CNN Money, 8 Aug. 2026
  • Earlier this week, former GOP Senator Jeff Flake, of Arizona, endorsed Ossoff saying despite their policy differences, Flake applauds Ossoff's character and his commitment to doing the job.
    — Irene Wright, USA Today, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of difference
Noun
  • At 11/2, Liverpool are third-favourites to win the 2026/27 Premier League title, reflecting how much talent is still at the club even after the departure of some key figures.
    — Graham Ruthven, New York Times, 7 Aug. 2026
  • Sacramento Regional Transit will adjust six bus routes beginning Sunday, including delaying departure times and eliminating one early-morning trip from Florin.
    — Madison Smalstig, Sacbee.com, 7 Aug. 2026
Definition of departure
Noun
  • The Caribbean is a region almost purpose-built for cruising—closely set islands that offer immense diversity in culture and history, each with their own siren lure.
    — Scott Laird, Condé Nast Traveler, 7 Aug. 2026
  • English and Swahili are widely used in worship, alongside numerous indigenous languages, reflecting the linguistic and cultural diversity of the church’s membership.
    — Stephanie TriplettAll, Encyclopedia Britannica, 7 Aug. 2026
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