as in divergence
a movement in different directions away from a common point the divarication of the various dialects of Latin that occurred with the decline of the Roman Empire

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Noun
  • Where and how this divergence occurred was a mystery, until the remains of a person from 7,100 years ago were found in Yunnan, China, according to the study.
    Irene Wright, Miami Herald, 2 June 2025
  • This divergence is shaping up to be a central theme in the larger AI race.
    Shannon Carroll, Quartz, 19 May 2025
Noun
  • One big difference, however, from other Universal hotels at similar price points is Helios Grand guests do not get free Universal Express Unlimited passes to cut waits at Universal Studios Florida and Universal Islands of Adventure.
    Eve Chen, USA Today, 3 June 2025
  • Another notable difference is the absence of the American flag in the latest portrait.
    Alana Wise, NPR, 3 June 2025
Noun
  • These significant enrollment declines not only jeopardize the future of Black families but also diminish the diversity of our workforce.
    Leadership Brainery, Forbes.com, 2 June 2025
  • This affected the prairie’s biological diversity as rivers were rerouted, synthetic nitrogen became a standard fertilizer and the delicate symbiosis of the prairie was uprooted.
    Mary Ann Grossmann, Twin Cities, 31 May 2025
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“Divarication.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/divarication. Accessed 7 Jun. 2025.

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