di·ver·gence (d -vûr j ns, d -)n. 1. a. The act of diverging. b. The state of being divergent. c. The degree by which things diverge. 2. Physiology A turning of both eyes outward from a common point or of one eye when the other is fixed. 3. Departure from a norm; deviation. 4. Difference, as of opinion. See Synonyms at deviation, difference. 5. Biology The evolutionary tendency or process by which animals or plants that are descended from a common ancestor evolve into different forms when living under different conditions. 6. Mathematics The property or manner of diverging; failure to approach a limit. 7. A meteorological condition characterized by the uniform expansion in volume of a mass of air over a region, usually accompanied by fair dry weather. |
divergence [daɪˈvɜːdʒəns]
n
1. the act or result of diverging or the amount by which something diverges
2. the condition of being divergent
3. (Earth Sciences / Physical Geography) Meteorol the outflowing of airstreams from a particular area, caused by expanding air
4. (Mathematics) Maths
a. the scalar product of the operator, #X2207;, and a vector function, A, where #X2207;= i∂/∂x + j∂/∂y+ k∂/∂z, and i, j, and k are unit vectors. Usually written: div A, #X2207;A, or #X2207;A. Compare curl [11] gradient [4]
b. the property of being divergent
5. (Physics / General Physics) the spreading of a stream of electrons as a result of their mutual electrostatic repulsion
6. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Physiology) the turning of the eyes outwards in order to fixate an object farther away than that previously being fixated Compare convergence [7]
7. (Life Sciences & Allied Applications / Biology) Also called divergent evolution the evolutionary development of structures or organisms that differ from each other in form and function but have evolved from the same basic structure or organism Compare convergence [5] Also called (for senses 1, 2) divergency
| divergence (d-vûrjns) 1. Mathematics The property or manner of failing to approach a limit, such as a point, line, or value. 2. Biology The evolution of different forms or structures in related species as they adapt to different environments. An example of divergence is the development of wings in bats from the same bones that form the arm and hand or paw in most other mammals. Also called divergent evolution. Compare convergence. |
ThesaurusLegend: Synonyms Related Words Antonyms
| Noun | 1. |  divergence - the act of moving away in different direction from a common point; "an angle is formed by the divergence of two straight lines"separation - the act of dividing or disconnecting |
| 2. | divergence - a variation that deviates from the standard or norm; "the deviation from the mean" variation, fluctuation - an instance of change; the rate or magnitude of change driftage - the deviation (by a vessel or aircraft) from its intended course due to drifting | |
| 3. | divergence - an infinite series that has no limit series - (mathematics) the sum of a finite or infinite sequence of expressions convergency, convergence - the approach of an infinite series to a finite limit | |
| 4. |  divergence - a difference between conflicting facts or claims or opinions; "a growing divergence of opinion"difference - the quality of being unlike or dissimilar; "there are many differences between jazz and rock" |
divergence
noun difference, varying, departure, disparity, deviation, separation There's substantial divergence of opinion in the party.
Translations
divergence [daɪˈvɜːrdʒəns] n (= disparity) → divergence f
a divergence of opinion → une divergence d'opinions
divergence between → divergence entre
divergence in → divergence de
a divergence of opinion → une divergence d'opinions
divergence between → divergence entre
divergence in → divergence de
divergence
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