divergence

noun
UK: /daɪˈvɜː.dʒəns/
US: /daɪˈvɝː.dʒəns/

  1. The process or state of separating and going in different directions.

    1. There is a divergence of opinion on this matter.
    2. The divergence between the two theories became apparent after further research.

  2. A difference between two or more things.

    1. We note a divergence in their test scores.
    2. The report highlights a divergence in economic growth between urban and rural areas.

  3. The act of moving away from what is normal or expected.

    1. This divergence from the plan caused many problems.
    2. His divergence from traditional teaching methods was met with some resistance.

Synonyms

difference departure deviation split separation

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "divergence" in English means: The process or state of separating and going in different directions., A difference between two or more things., The act of moving away from what is normal or expected..

The phonetic transcription of "divergence" is /daɪˈvɜː.dʒəns/ in British English and /daɪˈvɝː.dʒəns/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "divergence": difference, departure, deviation, split, separation.

Example usage of "divergence": "There is a divergence of opinion on this matter.". More examples on the page.