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divergence noun. M17.
[from DIVERGE + -ENCE, perh. after French divergence.]
The action, fact, or property of diverging; movement in different directions from the same point so that the intervening distance continually increases; departure from a path or course (lit. & fig.). M17.
Gladstone The natural divergence of the two traditions. D. Lindsay By making a long divergence they eventually got round to the other side.
A difference or conflict between opinions, interests, wishes, etc. L19.
L. Stephen There was the widest divergence of opinion as to our probable fate. W. S. Churchill A divergence grew between the King and Marlborough.
Math. The scalar product of the operator (see DEL) and any given vector. L19.
Meteorology & Oceanography. A place where airflows or ocean currents diverge, characteristically marked by downwelling (of air) or upwelling (of water). M20.
divergenceless adjective (Math.) having a divergence of zero M20.
divergency noun divergent quality or state; (amount or degree of) divergence: E18.