divergence

noun

1. the act of moving away in different direction from a common point

   noun.act

   Examples

   An angle is formed by the divergence of two straight lines.

   Synonyms divergency

   Source: WordNet 3.0

2. a variation that deviates from the standard or norm

   noun.event

   Synonyms departure deviation difference

   Source: WordNet 3.0

3. an infinite series that has no limit

   noun.cognition

   Antonyms convergence convergency

   Source: WordNet 3.0

4. a difference between conflicting facts or claims or opinions

   noun.attribute

   Examples

   A growing divergence of opinion.

   Synonyms disagreement discrepancy variance

   Source: WordNet 3.0

5. A receding from each other in moving from a common center; the state of being divergent; as, an angle is made by the <i>divergence</i> of straight lines.

   noun

   Source: webster1913