Divergence
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /daɪˈvɜː(ɹ)d͡ʒəns/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Divergence is a noun meaning The state or degree of being divergent: of diverging.
Meaning
The state or degree of being divergent: of diverging.
More Meanings
- (calculus) The operator which maps a function F=(F₁, ... Fₙ) from a n-dimensional vector space to itself to the function ∑ᵢ₌₁ⁿ(∂F_i)/(∂x_i).
- The process in which two or more populations accumulate genetic changes (mutations) through time.
- (obsolete) Disagreement; difference.
Example Sentences
divergence of thought
An angle is made by the divergence of straight lines.
Word Forms
- divergences
Synonyms for divergence
Depending on context, synonyms include divergency, discrepancy, deviation, departure, variance, difference.
Antonyms for divergence
Common opposites include convergence, convergency.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include divergency, deviation, difference, discrepancy, variance, disagreement.
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