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
  • Following an extended advance, the S & P 500 began testing its rising 50-day moving average as negative RSI divergences developed.
    — Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 23 Oct. 2026
  • The divergence shows how much revenue growth now depends on earning more from each passenger rather than carrying more of them.
    — Reuters, NBC news, 23 Oct. 2026
Definition of divergence
Noun
  • Building barriers to exit is not a deviation from the software business.
    — Stephen Messer, Fortune, 29 Oct. 2026
  • And while there are slight deviations between Baby Boomers, Gen X, and Millennial shopping habits, Gen Z appears to be changing the game altogether.
    — Olivia B. Waxman, Time, 28 Oct. 2026
Definition of deviation
Noun
  • Gallup found no difference in scam victimization rates by age, and experienced professionals have been duped as well.
    — Muskaan Arshad, Fortune, 24 Oct. 2026
  • The old boy was perfectly reasonable, explaining the difference between federal reimbursement and state reimbursement, and the speed that agencies move on the different levels.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 24 Oct. 2026
Definition of difference
Noun
  • Its longer-term vision extends beyond autonomous aircraft to airports where loading, departures, landings, and turnaround operations require minimal human involvement.
    — Neetika Walter, Interesting Engineering, 30 Oct. 2026
  • This rate of departure is significantly higher than the rates seen during the last two administrations.
    — Arkansas Online, Arkansas Online, 30 Oct. 2026
Definition of departure
Noun
  • And even between national and the New York City chapter, there’s diversity.
    — Mark Guiducci, Vanity Fair, 30 Oct. 2026
  • For high-end travelers, this diversity of experiences means a reservation at a restaurant is no longer the only reason to come to Mexico City.
    — Mary Holland, Robb Report, 29 Oct. 2026
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