Divergence

Pronunciation: /daɪˈvɜrdʒəns/

Definitions of divergence

noun a difference or conflict in opinions, interests, or viewpoints

Example Sentences

A1 The divergence in opinions between the two friends caused a rift in their relationship.

A2 The teacher explained the concept of divergence in the simplest way possible for the students to understand.

B1 There was a noticeable divergence in the data collected from the two different sources.

B2 The scientific community is still debating the implications of the divergence in the research findings.

C1 The divergence of ideologies within the political party led to internal conflicts.

C2 The economist's analysis highlighted the economic divergence between developed and developing countries.

Examples of divergence in a Sentence

formal The divergence in opinions among the board members led to a lengthy debate.

informal There was a big divergence in what everyone thought about the movie.

slang There was a major split in the group's feelings on the issue.

figurative The river split into two, showing a clear divergence in its path.

Grammatical Forms of divergence

• past tense: diverged
• plural: divergences
• comparative: more divergent
• superlative: most divergent
• present tense: diverges
• future tense: will diverge
• perfect tense: has diverged
• continuous tense: is diverging
• singular: divergence
• positive degree: divergent
• infinitive: to diverge
• gerund: diverging
• participle: diverged

Origin and Evolution of divergence

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'divergence' originated from the Latin word 'divergentia', which is derived from the verb 'divergere' meaning 'to separate or go in different directions'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'divergence' has retained its original meaning of moving apart or separating, but it has also come to be used in a more abstract sense to describe differences in opinions, beliefs, or paths.