Divergence
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British pronunciation/da‍ɪvˈɜːd‍ʒəns/
American pronunciation/daɪˈvɝdʒəns/, /dɪˈvɝdʒəns/

Definition & Meaning of "divergence"

Divergence
01

the act or state of separating, differing, or deviating from an original type or standard

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The artist 's use of bold colors and unconventional brushstrokes demonstrated a clear divergence from traditional painting techniques.
The financial indicators showed a significant divergence, with one stock experiencing a sharp increase while another plummeted in value.
02

a difference in interests, views, opinions, etc.

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The family 's religious divergence led to lively dinner table debates.
The political candidates showed a clear divergence in their views on healthcare.
There was a clear ideological divergence between the conservative and progressive factions on social issues.
03

the act of spreading or moving apart in different directions

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The river 's divergence into multiple streams created a delta.
The economic divergence between the two regions became increasingly apparent over the years.
04

(mathematics) an infinite series that lacks a limit

05

(mathematics) a measure of how much a vector field, a function that assigns a quantity that has both magnitude and direction to each point in space, is spreading out at a given point

06

a location where air or ocean currents spread apart, often marked by air sinking or water rising from below

07

(evolutionary biology) the emergence of dissimilar traits in related species, populations, or lineages with a common ancestry due to adapting to different environments or ecological niches

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The artist's use of bold colors and unconventional brushstrokes demonstrated a clear divergence from traditional painting techniques.
The financial indicators showed a significant divergence, with one stock experiencing a sharp increase while another plummeted in value.
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