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
Example sentences :
  • 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

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