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/dɪˈvɜːr.dʒəns/
Meaning & Definition
noun
The process of separating or moving apart.
The divergence of the two rivers created a beautiful landscape.
A difference or variation in opinions, results, or methods.
There was a significant divergence in the opinions of the experts on this issue.
The condition of being different or distinct.
The divergence between the two cultures is evident in their traditions.
In mathematics, a term associated with the rate at which a sequence or function approaches or moves away from a given point.
The divergence of the series indicates that it does not converge to a single value.
Etymology
Derived from Latin 'divergent-, divergens', from 'divergere', meaning 'to turn aside'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
economic divergence:
The growing difference in economic performance between geographic regions.
divergence in opinion:
A situation where people have differing views on a topic.
convergence vs divergence:
A contrast between two processes where one brings things together and the other separates them.
Related Words
Slang Meanings
Going off on a tangent
His story about the camping trip was a total divergence from the topic.
Having differing views
They really have a divergence of opinions on the best pizza place.