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Antonyms for divergence
Grammar : Noun |
Spell : dih-vur-juhns, dahy- |
Phonetic Transcription : dɪˈvɜr dʒəns, daɪ- |
Definition of divergence
Origin :- 1650s, from Modern Latin divergentia, from divergens (see diverge). Related: Divergency.
- noun branching out; difference
- They had arrived by an oft-trodden path to an ancient point of divergence.
- Extract from : « Roden's Corner » by Henry Seton Merriman
- This divergence of taste and sympathies is no laughing matter.
- Extract from : « The Strand Magazine, Volume V, Issue 25, January 1893 » by Various
- Just for one brief moment he contemplated a divergence from his course.
- Extract from : « The Law-Breakers » by Ridgwell Cullum
- There may and must be divergence of opinion as to the safest way to overcome intemperance.
- Extract from : « Psychotherapy » by Hugo Mnsterberg
- Robin's divergence from his father's ways was, secretly, an acute disappointment to her.
- Extract from : « Mary Gray » by Katharine Tynan
- A divergence appears with the determination of the other elements of the vertebræ.
- Extract from : « Form and Function » by E. S. (Edward Stuart) Russell
- Here, there appears to be divergence only, and that continually increasing.
- Extract from : « The Continental Monthly, Vol. 3, No. 1 January 1863 » by Various
- Its first result was seen in the divergence of the careers of Pitt and Fox.
- Extract from : « William Pitt and the Great War » by John Holland Rose
- But, after this divergence, let us return to our first drive.
- Extract from : « Through Finland in Carts » by Ethel Brilliana Alec-Tweedie
- "There we arrive at a definite point of divergence, Mr. Mario," said his lordship.
- Extract from : « The Orchard of Tears » by Sax Rohmer
Synonyms for divergence
- aberration
- alteration
- alterity
- crotch
- deflection
- departure
- detour
- deviation
- digression
- disagreeing
- discrepancy
- disparity
- dissemblance
- dissimilarity
- dissimilitude
- distinction
- divagation
- divergency
- diversity
- division
- fork
- mutation
- otherness
- parting
- radiation
- ramification
- separation
- turning
- unlikeness
- variety
- varying
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