Definitions and Synonyms of divergence | Another word for divergence | What is divergence?
Definition 1: the act of moving away in different direction from a common point - [noun denoting act]Samples where divergence or its synonyms are used according to this definition
- an angle is formed by the divergence of two straight lines
Synonyms for divergence in the sense of this definition
(divergence is a kind of ...) the act of dividing or disconnecting
Samples where divergence or its synonyms are used according to this definition
- an angle is formed by the divergence of two straight lines
Synonyms for divergence in the sense of this definition
(divergence is a kind of ...) the act of dividing or disconnecting
Definition 2: a difference between conflicting facts or claims or opinions - [noun denoting attribute]Samples where divergence or its synonyms are used according to this definition
- a growing divergence of opinion
Synonyms for divergence in the sense of this definition
(divergence is a kind of ...) the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
"there are many differences between jazz and rock" (... is a kind of divergence ) a permissible difference; allowing some freedom to move within limits
Samples where divergence or its synonyms are used according to this definition
- a growing divergence of opinion
Synonyms for divergence in the sense of this definition
(divergence is a kind of ...) the quality of being unlike or dissimilar
"there are many differences between jazz and rock"(... is a kind of divergence ) a permissible difference; allowing some freedom to move within limits
Definition 3: an infinite series that has no limit - [noun denoting cognition]Synonyms for divergence in the sense of this definition
(divergence is a kind of ...) (mathematics) the sum of a finite or infinite sequence of expressions
Synonyms for divergence in the sense of this definition
(divergence is a kind of ...) (mathematics) the sum of a finite or infinite sequence of expressions
Definition 4: a variation that deviates from the standard or norm - [noun denoting event]Samples where divergence or its synonyms are used according to this definition
- the deviation from the mean
Synonyms for divergence in the sense of this definition
(divergence is a kind of ...) an instance of change; the rate or magnitude of change
(... is a kind of divergence ) an event that departs from expectations
(... is a kind of divergence ) the deviation (by a vessel or aircraft) from its intended course due to drifting
(... is a kind of divergence ) deviation from a straight or normal course
Samples where divergence or its synonyms are used according to this definition
- the deviation from the mean