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Definition of divergence - Reverso English Dictionary
Noun
1.
lack of similaritydifference between two or more things or opinions
- There is a divergence in their political views.
2.
differencedegree to which things move apart
- The divergence of the roads was unexpected.
3.
biologyTECH. evolution of different structures from a common originTECH.
- Divergence resulted in varied limb structures.
4.
calculusTECH. operator mapping a vector function to a scalarTECH.
- The divergence of the vector field was calculated.
5.
meteorologyTECH. outflowing of air from an areaTECH.
- Meteorologists studied the divergence in the atmosphere.
6.
mathematicsTECH. infinite series without a limitTECH.
- The series showed divergence, not convergence.
Expressions with divergence
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moment when a decision leads to different outcomes
The point of divergence was choosing to study abroad.
Origin of divergence
Latin, divergere (to go in different directions)
Terms with divergence included in their meaning
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road divergence
road or path that diverges from the main way
divergence
diverge from the main topic or path
mirror effect
optical image from apparent divergence of rays
spreading pattern
divergence out from a central point, especially light or heat
divergence
split into different directions or ideas
vector calculus
divergence, a differential operator
divergence
splitting into branches or the place where this happens
linguistics
study of language divergence over time
mathematics
having a divergence equal to zero
information theory
measure of divergence between two probability distributions
vector
describing a vector field with no divergence
Examples of divergence in a sentence
The divergence in their stories was troubling. The divergence in their opinions was clear. A divergence in temperature was noted. Divergence led to unique species adaptations. The study focused on genetic divergence in birds. Engineers analyzed the divergence to optimize the system.
The divergence was evident in the fluid dynamics study. The divergence of air currents affects weather patterns. Scientists measured the divergence in wind flow. The mathematician explained the concept of divergence. Divergence was evident in the calculations.
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- French:divergence, séparation, ...
- German:Abweichung, Luftausströmung, ...
- Italian:divergenza, separazione, ...
- Spanish:divergencia, separación, ...
- Portuguese:divergência, separação, ...
- Chinese:分歧, 分离, ...
- Japanese:相違, 逸脱, ...
- Arabic:تَبَاعُد, اِنْحِرَاف, ...
- Hebrew:פֶּעַר, הִתְרַחֲקוּת, ...
- Russian:расхождение, дивергенция, ...
- Ukrainian:розбіжність, дивергенція, ...
- Hindi:अंतर, अपसरण, ...
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