divergency

noun

də-ˈvər-jən(t)-sē How to pronounce divergency (audio)
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as in divergence
a movement in different directions away from a common point a growing divergency of opinion on that hot-button issue

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as in deviation
a turning away from a course or standard a warning that no divergency from the church's traditional teachings on the subject would be permitted

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  1. divergence
  2. deviation
  3. difference
  4. departure
  5. diversity
Noun
  • The trend marks a sharp divergence from the United States, where schools have virtually universally rebuffed students’ demands to sever ties with Israeli institutions, citing principles of academic freedom.
    — Shira Li Bartov, Sun Sentinel, 19 Mar. 2025
  • The above graph shows the divergence in distributions of the number of March Madness bids per year by conference.
    — Giovanni Malloy, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
Definition of divergence
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  • For instance, sensors might detect increases in vibration or deviations in cut time which could signal potential issues.
    — Cory McNeley, Forbes, 13 Mar. 2025
  • Forecasts are for a slightly softer reading compared with January — meaning price growth would have slowed — but any deviation could ripple through markets.
    — Rob Wile, NBC News, 11 Mar. 2025
Definition of deviation
Noun
  • The big difference between this M4 and the one in all the other Macs is that the Air still doesn't include an active cooling fan.
    — Ars Technica, Ars Technica, 11 Mar. 2025
  • The difference primarily is in the attitudes of Republicans, Jackson said of societal shifts reflected in the data.
    — Adriel Bettelheim, Axios, 11 Mar. 2025
Definition of difference
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  • The Pixel 9 Pro was seen by many as a departure from the norm of having the highest specs only available with the larger phones.
    — Ewan Spence, Forbes, 12 Mar. 2025
  • Talking about his original ambitions for the then 100-site Cineworld chain ahead of his departure as head of the company in 2014, Wiener said its growth had way exceeded his expectations.
    — Melanie Goodfellow, Deadline, 11 Mar. 2025
Definition of departure
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  • This trend is part of a broader shift in the wine industry, where consumers are seeking diversity in their wine experiences and moving beyond familiar options like pinot grigio.
    — Rachel King, Forbes, 22 Mar. 2025
  • Courtesy of Visit Tucson The Sonoran Desert is a world like no other—an expansive, living landscape where rugged mountains, gigantic cacti, and an astonishing diversity of life create an ecosystem of wonder.
    — Visit Tucson, AFAR Media, 21 Mar. 2025
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