divergency

noun

də-ˈvər-jən(t)-sē How to pronounce divergency (audio)
Definition of divergencynext
1
as in divergence
a movement in different directions away from a common point a growing divergency of opinion on that hot-button issue

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2
as in deviation
a turning away from a course or standard a warning that no divergency from the church's traditional teachings on the subject would be permitted

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  1. divergence
  2. deviation
  3. difference
  4. departure
  5. diversity
Noun
  • Therefore a negative or bearish divergence was formed.
    Tom Aspray, Forbes, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Republican voters are prioritizing the economy over immigration as their main concern for the 2024 presidential election, showing a significant divergence from former President Donald Trump's emphasis on border security.
    Nina Turner, Newsweek, 29 Oct. 2024
Definition of divergence
Noun
  • There may be slight deviations from the podcast audio.
    Bill Goodykoontz, The Arizona Republic, 4 Nov. 2024
  • Transcriptions of episodes of the Outside Podcast are created with a mix of speech recognition software and human transcribers, and may contain some grammatical errors or slight deviations from the audio.
    Outside Online, Outside Online, 30 Oct. 2024
Definition of deviation
Noun
  • The difference between CVs and résumés The most obvious difference between CVs and résumés is length.
    Amy Lindgren, Twin Cities, 16 Nov. 2024
  • The difference is largely due to changes in derivative liabilities, gain on sale of mine property, and gain on extinguishment of debt.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
Definition of difference
Noun
  • The departure follows months of disagreement over Super Micro Computer’s governance practices and board independence.
    Vinamrata Chaturvedi, Quartz, 14 Nov. 2024
  • Ross’s decision to retire was well-documented but Klineman informed the AVP of her imminent departure from volleyball just five days ago.
    Aaron Heisen, Orange County Register, 9 Nov. 2024
Definition of departure
Noun
  • The company remains committed to sustainability and social impact, with initiatives aimed at reducing emissions and promoting diversity and inclusion within its workforce.
    Quartz Bot, Quartz, 15 Nov. 2024
  • Festivals are spaces that celebrate art, cultural diversity, and community, bringing people together.
    Variety, NBC News, 8 Nov. 2024
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“Divergency.” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/divergency. Accessed 23 Nov. 2024.

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