Definition of divergence

Scrabble & Words with friends points


  • divergence is a valid Scrabble US word with a point value of 17
  • divergence is a valid Scrabble UK word with a point value of 17
  • divergence is a valid Words with friends word with a point value of 21

Definition of divergence


  • a difference between conflicting facts or claims or opinions (noun)

    Examples

    1. a growing divergence of opinion

    Synonyms

    1. disagreement
    2. discrepancy
    3. variance
  • an infinite series that has no limit (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. divergency
  • a variation that deviates from the standard or norm (noun)

    Synonyms

    1. departure
    2. deviation
    3. difference
  • the act of moving away in different direction from a common point (noun)

    Examples

    1. an angle is formed by the divergence of two straight lines

    Synonyms

    1. divergency

See definition of divergence in Merriam Webster