divergence (n.)

  1. the act of moving away in different direction from a common point; an angle is formed by the divergence of two straight lines

    [ Syn: divergency ]

  2. a variation that deviates from the standard or norm; the deviation from the mean

    [ Syn: deviation , departure , difference ]

  3. an infinite series that has no limit

    [ Syn: divergency , divergency ]

  4. a difference between conflicting facts or claims or opinions; a growing divergence of opinion

    [ Syn: discrepancy , disagreement , variance ]

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