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| 1. | [ noun ] the act of moving away in different direction from a common point | |
| Examples: | "an angle is formed by the divergence of two straight lines" |
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| Related terms: | separation | |
| 2. | [ noun ] a variation that deviates from the standard or norm | |
| Synonyms: | difference departure deviation | |
| Examples: | "the deviation from the mean" |
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| Related terms: | variation discrepancy driftage flection deviate distinguish | |
| 3. | [ noun ] degree of spatial separation | |
| Synonyms: | divergency | |
| Related terms: | interval separation diverge | |
| 4. | [ noun ] (mathematics) an infinite series that has no limit | |
| Synonyms: | divergency | |
| Related terms: | convergence convergence series diverge | |
| 5. | [ noun ] a difference between conflicting facts or claims or opinions | |
| Synonyms: | discrepancy disagreement variance | |
| Examples: | "a growing divergence of opinion" |
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| Related terms: | difference difference allowance | |
| Similar spelling: |
diverge divergency divergent diverging diverse diverseness diversion diversely |
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