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divergence

di·ver·gence

UK/daɪˈvɜː(ɹ)d͡ʒəns/ US/dɪˈvɜː(ɹ)d͡ʒəns/ uncommon obsolete

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”
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2.

a variation that deviates from the standard or norm

  • “the deviation from the mean”
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3.

an infinite series that has no limit

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4.

a difference between conflicting facts or claims or opinions

  • “a growing divergence of opinion”
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Origin

By surface analysis, diverge + -ence.

Phrases

  • divergence theorem
  • point of divergence

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