divergence

/daɪvˈɝdʒəns/ · 3 syllables

Meaning

noun

1. the act of moving away in different direction from a common point
   “an angle is formed by the divergence of two straight lines”
2. a variation that deviates from the standard or norm
   “the deviation from the mean”
3. an infinite series that has no limit
4. a difference between conflicting facts or claims or opinions
   “a growing divergence of opinion”

Synonyms for divergence

• divergency
• deviation
• departure
• difference
• discrepancy
• disagreement
• variance

Antonyms of divergence

• convergence

Words that rhyme with divergence

• convergence
• emergence
• resurgence
• submergence
• reemergence