divergence

Meanings

• Noun

  The act or process of moving or spreading out in various directions.

  - "The divergence of opinions among the committee members was significant."
  - "The river's divergence created a new channel."

• Noun

  A difference between two or more things.

  - "The divergence in salary between employees was substantial."
  - "There is a divergence in opinion regarding the best course of action."

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Pronunciation

1. /daɪˈvɜː(ɹ)dʒəns/
   
   
   
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Antonyms

convergence

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with divergence
convergence , mergence , surgeance

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Variants

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divergence , divergences

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'divergere,' meaning 'to spread apart.'

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Trivia

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1. The term 'divergence' is also used in finance to describe the difference between the price of a stock and its intrinsic value.

2. The word 'divergence' is pronounced 'di-ver-jans'.

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Related Concepts

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1. Convergence: The opposite of divergence, where things come together or approach each other.

2. Vector calculus: A branch of mathematics that deals with vectors and their derivatives.

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Culture

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In literature, 'divergence' is often used to describe a split or division, such as in the novel 'Brave New World' by Aldous Huxley. In mathematics, 'divergence' is a concept used in vector calculus.

How to Memorize "divergence"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a river splitting into two channels as an example of divergence.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'divergence' with the idea of things spreading apart or branching out.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Divide and Conquer' to remember the meaning of divergence.

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