divergence

noun

di·ver·gence də-ˈvər-jən(t)s How to pronounce divergence (audio)

dī-

: a drawing apart (as of lines extending from a common center)

: difference, disagreement

evolutionary biology : the development of dissimilar traits or features (as of body structure or behavior) in closely related populations, species, or lineages of common ancestry that typically occupy dissimilar environments or ecological niches : divergent evolution

: a deviation from a course or standard

: the condition of being mathematically divergent

Example Sentences

a growing divergence of opinion about that U.S. president's place in history any divergence from the community's strict moral code was met with social ostracism

Recent Examples on the Web The genetic data also suggest that Omicron had continued mutating from its point of divergence, either in a human or animal host, without causing an epidemic surge until one unfolded earlier this year.

Abraar Karan, Scientific American, 13 July 2022 Perhaps the origins of the divergence can be traced to how differently members of the political parties conceive of the nature of our government.

The New Republic, 14 Apr. 2022 The divergence matters because both numbers cannot be right, and some economists believe the figure on income is likely to be closer to the mark, because the government collects more detailed data on income.

Ben Casselman, BostonGlobe.com, 25 Aug. 2022 The wide divergence in death rates demonstrates just how differently the pandemic has played out in varying corners of the country.

Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2022 The critical response — in particular, the divergence of that response from the audience reaction — is interesting to note.

Andy Meek, BGR, 2 Aug. 2022 So, does this divergence of central-bank policies spell good or bad news for investors holding U.S. stocks?

Derek Horstmeyer, WSJ, 1 Apr. 2022 And yet, while there is greater bipartisanship over the issue than in previous times, there still exists a strong divergence of opinion on how to house poor and low-income renters seeking shelter adequately.

Richard Burns, Forbes, 28 June 2022 The divergence of views has left Washington’s European allies to sort between the dire U.S. outlook and the more cautious view from Kyiv.

Vivian Salama, WSJ, 29 Jan. 2022 See More

单词	divergence
释义	divergence noun di·ver·gence də-ˈvər-jən(t)s dī- 1 a : a drawing apart (as of lines extending from a common center) b : difference, disagreement c evolutionary biology : the development of dissimilar traits or features (as of body structure or behavior) in closely related populations, species, or lineages of common ancestry that typically occupy dissimilar environments or ecological niches : divergent evolution 2 : a deviation from a course or standard 3 : the condition of being mathematically divergent Synonyms bifurcation divarication divergency separation See all Synonyms & Antonyms Example Sentences a growing divergence of opinion about that U.S. president's place in history any divergence from the community's strict moral code was met with social ostracism Recent Examples on the Web The genetic data also suggest that Omicron had continued mutating from its point of divergence, either in a human or animal host, without causing an epidemic surge until one unfolded earlier this year. Abraar Karan, Scientific American, 13 July 2022 Perhaps the origins of the divergence can be traced to how differently members of the political parties conceive of the nature of our government. The New Republic, 14 Apr. 2022 The divergence matters because both numbers cannot be right, and some economists believe the figure on income is likely to be closer to the mark, because the government collects more detailed data on income. Ben Casselman, BostonGlobe.com, 25 Aug. 2022 The wide divergence in death rates demonstrates just how differently the pandemic has played out in varying corners of the country. Los Angeles Times, 9 May 2022 The critical response — in particular, the divergence of that response from the audience reaction — is interesting to note. Andy Meek, BGR, 2 Aug. 2022 So, does this divergence of central-bank policies spell good or bad news for investors holding U.S. stocks? Derek Horstmeyer, WSJ, 1 Apr. 2022 And yet, while there is greater bipartisanship over the issue than in previous times, there still exists a strong divergence of opinion on how to house poor and low-income renters seeking shelter adequately. Richard Burns, Forbes, 28 June 2022 The divergence of views has left Washington’s European allies to sort between the dire U.S. outlook and the more cautious view from Kyiv. Vivian Salama, WSJ, 29 Jan. 2022 See More Word History Etymology borrowed from New Latin dīvergentia, noun derivative of Latin dīvergent-, dīvergens divergent First Known Use 1656, in the meaning defined at sense 1a Medical Definition divergence noun di·ver·gence də-ˈvər-jən(t)s, dī- 1 a : a drawing apart b : the acquisition of dissimilar characters by related organisms under the influence of unlike environments 2 : dissemination of the effect of activity of a single nerve cell through multiple synaptic connections compare convergence sense 4 divergence noun 1 as in divergency a movement in different directions away from a common point a growing divergence of opinion about that U.S. president's place in history Synonyms & Similar Words Relevance divergency diversity difference bifurcation separation disparity disagreement discrepancy dissimilarity divarication distinctiveness distinctness unlikeness parting of the ways disparateness dissidence distinction Antonyms & Near Antonyms convergence agreement similarity accord likeness 2 as in deviation a turning away from a course or standard any divergence from the community's strict moral code was met with social ostracism Synonyms & Similar Words deviation departure divergency detour deflection regression reversion diversion retrogression divagation Antonyms & Near Antonyms adherence
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