divergence | Definition of divergence

Synonyms and Antonyms of divergence

1 a movement in different directions away from a common point

a growing divergence of opinion about that U.S. president's place in history

Synonyms of divergence

bifurcation, divarication, divergency, separation

Words Related to divergence

difference, disagreement, discrepancy, disparateness, disparity, dissidence, dissimilarity, distinction, distinctiveness, distinctness, diversity, unlikeness

Phrases Synonymous with divergence

parting of the ways

Near Antonyms of divergence

accord, agreement

likeness, similarity

Antonyms of divergence

2 a turning away from a course or standard

any divergence from the community's strict moral code was met with social ostracism

Synonyms of divergence

deflection, departure, detour, deviation, divagation, divergency, diversion

Words Related to divergence

regression, retrogression, reversion

Near Antonyms of divergence