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† deˈvergence Obs. rare—0. [ad. late L. dēvergentia (Gellius) an inclining downward, a sloping, f. dēvergĕre, f. de- 1 + vergĕre to incline, turn.] Downward slope, declivity.
1727Bailey vol. II, Devergence, a devexity or declivity, by which any thing tends or declines downward. 1755Johnson, Devergence, declivity, declination. (Dict.) 1847Craig, Devergence, Devergency, declivity; declination. Obs. [1864Webster, Devergence, Devergency, the same as Divergence.] |