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divergence definition

di·ver·gence (-vʉr′jəns)

noun

  1. a diverging, separating, or branching off
  2. a becoming different in form or kind
  3. departure from a particular viewpoint, practice, etc.
  4. difference of opinion; disagreement

Etymology: ML divergentia

Also divergency di·ver′·gency

Webster's New World College Dictionary Copyright © 2009 by Wiley Publishing, Inc., Cleveland, Ohio.
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