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- [dih-vur-juh ns, dahy-]
- /dɪˈvɜr dʒəns, daɪ-/
- /ˌdaɪˈvɜː.dʒəns/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-vur-juh ns, dahy-]
- /dɪˈvɜr dʒəns, daɪ-/
Definitions of divergence word
- noun divergence the act, fact, or amount of diverging: a divergence in opinion. 1
- noun divergence (in physics, meteorology, etc.) the total amount of flux escaping an infinitesimal volume at a point in a vector field, as the net flow of air from a given region. 1
- noun divergence Ophthalmology. a turning motion of the eyeballs outward in relation to each other. 1
- noun divergence Electronics. the spreading of a stream of electrons resulting from their mutual electrostatic repulsion. 1
- noun divergence The process or state of diverging. 1
- abbreviation DIVERGENCE difference 1
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Origin of divergence
First appearance:
before 1650 One of the 45% oldest English words
From the Medieval Latin word dīvergentia, dating back to 1650-60. See diverge, -ence
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Parts of speech for Divergence
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divergence popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 88% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
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This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for divergence
noun divergence
- distinction — a marking off or distinguishing as different: His distinction of sounds is excellent.
- disparity — lack of similarity or equality; inequality; difference: a disparity in age; disparity in rank.
- diversity — the state or fact of being diverse; difference; unlikeness: diversity of opinion.
- discrepancy — the state or quality of being discrepant or in disagreement, as by displaying an unexpected or unacceptable difference; inconsistency: The discrepancy between the evidence and his account of what happened led to his arrest.
- fork — an instrument having two or more prongs or tines, for holding, lifting, etc., as an implement for handling food or any of various agricultural tools.
Antonyms for divergence
noun divergence
- sameness — the state or quality of being the same; identity; uniformity.
- similarity — the state of being similar; likeness; resemblance.
- accord — An accord between countries or groups of people is a formal agreement, for example to end a war.
- convergence — The convergence of different ideas, groups, or societies is the process by which they stop being different and become more similar.
- uniformity — the state or quality of being uniform; overall sameness, homogeneity, or regularity: uniformity of style.
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