divergence

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divergence (enc)

Noun	1.	divergence - the act of moving away in different direction from a common point; "an angle is formed by the divergence of two straight lines" divergency separation - the act of dividing or disconnecting
	2.	divergence - a variation that deviates from the standard or norm; "the deviation from the mean" deviation, difference, departure variation, fluctuation - an instance of change; the rate or magnitude of change variance, variant, discrepancy - an event that departs from expectations driftage - the deviation (by a vessel or aircraft) from its intended course due to drifting flection, flexion, inflection - deviation from a straight or normal course
	3.	divergence - an infinite series that has no limit divergency series - (mathematics) the sum of a finite or infinite sequence of expressions convergency, convergence - the approach of an infinite series to a finite limit
	4.	divergence - a difference between conflicting facts or claims or opinions; "a growing divergence of opinion" discrepancy, disagreement, variance difference - the quality of being unlike or dissimilar; "there are many differences between jazz and rock" leeway, margin, allowance, tolerance - a permissible difference; allowing some freedom to move within limits

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