divergency
noun
di·ver·gen·cy də-ˈvər-jən(t)-sē 
dī-
plural divergencies
: divergence
Synonyms
- bifurcation
- divarication
- divergence
- separation
See all Synonyms & Antonyms 
Example Sentences
a growing divergency of opinion on that hot-button issue a warning that no divergency from the church's traditional teachings on the subject would be permitted
Word History
Etymology
diverg(ence) + -ency
First Known Use
1709, in the meaning defined above
divergencies
noun
1
as in divergences
a movement in different directions away from a common point a growing divergency of opinion on that hot-button issue Synonyms & Similar Words
Relevance
- divergences
- differences
- diversities
- discrepancies
- bifurcations
- dissimilarities
- separations
- disparities
- disagreements
- divarications
- partings of the ways
- distinctions
- dissidences
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- convergences
- agreements
- similarities
- accords
- likenesses
2
as in deviations
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 Synonyms & Similar Words
- deviations
- departures
- divergences
- detours
- deflections
- divagations
- regressions
- diversions
- reversions
- retrogressions
Antonyms & Near Antonyms
- adherences
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- sugar pill
- sugar pine
- sugar pines
- sugar puncture
- sugar sand
- sugar sheath
- sugar shell
- sugar snap pea
- sugar sorghum
- sugar squirrel
- sugar the pill
- sugar tongs
- sugar tree
- sugar vinegar
- sugar wood
- sugar-free
- sugar-loaf
- sugar-maple borer
- sugar-stick
- sugar-teat
- sugar-tit
- sugar/sweeten the pill
- sugarberries
- sugarberry