divergence

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divergence

Two straight lines form an angle at their point of divergence.

Definition
  1. Noun:
    • A difference between conflicting facts, claims, or opinions; a state of being different: The condition of having opinions, paths, or results that move apart or become different.
    • An infinite series that has no limit: In mathematics, the property of a sequence or series that does not approach a finite limit.
    • A variation that deviates from the standard or norm; a deviation from the mean: A measurable amount by which something differs from a typical or expected value.
    • The act of moving away in different directions from a common point: The process of separating and going in different paths from a shared starting place.
Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • There is a growing divergence of opinion on the new policy. (People's opinions about the new policy are becoming increasingly different.)
    • The divergence of the two roads made it difficult to choose which one to take. (The two roads separated, going in different directions.)
    • In calculus, we study the convergence or divergence of infinite series. (We examine whether an infinite series sums to a finite number or not.)
    • The data showed a significant divergence from the predicted model. (The data was notably different from what the model forecasted.)
Advanced Usage
  • "Point of divergence": The specific moment or place where two paths, ideas, or histories begin to differ.
    • In the alternate history novel, the point of divergence was the outcome of a single battle.
  • "Genetic divergence": In biology, the process by which two or more populations of an ancestral species accumulate differences over time.
    • The genetic divergence between the two species of finches is now quite significant.
Variants and Related Words
  • Diverge (verb): To separate and go in different directions from a common point; to differ in opinion or character.
    • Our career paths diverged after university.
  • Divergent (adjective): Tending to be different or develop in different directions.
    • They held divergent views on the issue.
  • Divergency (noun): A less common synonym for divergence.
Synonyms
  • Difference: The state or condition of being dissimilar or unlike.
  • Discrepancy: A lack of compatibility or similarity between two or more facts.
  • Deviation: The action of departing from an established course or accepted standard.
  • Separation: The process of moving or being moved apart.
Antonyms
  • Convergence: The process or state of coming together from different directions to meet at a point.
  • Agreement: Harmony or accordance in opinion or feeling.
  • Similarity: The state of being like or resembling something else.
Related Phrases
  • "Cultural divergence": The tendency for cultures to become increasingly dissimilar over time.
    • Globalization has not prevented some instances of cultural divergence.
  • "Divergence of interests": A situation where the goals or concerns of different parties become incompatible.
    • The partnership ended due to a divergence of interests.
divergence

Two straight lines form an angle at their point of divergence.

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

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