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divergency

noun

Synonyms and Antonyms of divergency

1 a movement in different directions away from a common point

  • a growing divergency of opinion on that hot-button issue
Synonyms of divergency

bifurcation, divarication, divergence, separation
Words Related to divergency

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

parting of the ways
Near Antonyms of divergency

accord, agreement

likeness, similarity
Antonyms of divergency

convergence

2 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
Synonyms of divergency

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

regression, retrogression, reversion
Near Antonyms of divergency

adherence

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