divergence meaning and definition

DIVERGENCE noun

Definition of divergence (noun)

1. the act of moving away in different direction from a common point
   • "an angle is formed by the divergence of two straight lines"
   • synonyms: divergency
2. a variation that deviates from the standard or norm
   • "the deviation from the mean"
   • synonyms: departure, deviation, difference
3. an infinite series that has no limit
   • synonyms: divergency
   • antonym: convergence
4. a difference between conflicting facts or claims or opinions
   • "a growing divergence of opinion"
   • synonyms: disagreement, discrepancy, variance