"divergence" | Definition and Related Words

Noun

The act of moving away in different direction from a common point (synset 101006014)
"an angle is formed by the divergence of two straight lines"

is a type of: separation - the act of dividing or disconnecting

same as: divergency
A variation that deviates from the standard or norm (synset 107380889)
"the deviation from the mean"

is a type of: fluctuation, variation - an instance of change; the rate or magnitude of change
subtypes:
- discrepancy, variance, variant - an event that departs from expectations
- driftage - the deviation (by a vessel or aircraft) from its intended course due to drifting
- flection, flexion, inflection - deviation from a straight or normal course
same as: departure, deviation, difference
An infinite series that has no limit (synset 105871886)
is a type of: series - (mathematics) the sum of a finite or infinite sequence of expressions

same as: divergency
A difference between conflicting facts or claims or opinions (synset 104756982)
"a growing divergence of opinion"

is a type of: difference - the quality of being unlike or dissimilar

subtypes: allowance, leeway, margin, tolerance - a permissible difference; allowing some freedom to move within limits

same as: disagreement, discrepancy, variance