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divergence

 

[ dษชหˆvษœหrdส’ษ™ns ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

mathematics

The process or state of diverging.

Synonyms

deviation, discrepancy, variance

Examples of usage

  • The divergence of the sequence
  • The divergence of the vector field
Context #2 | Noun

physics

The spreading of something from a common point.

Synonyms

diffusion, dispersion, scattering

Examples of usage

  • The divergence of light rays
  • The divergence of an electric field
Context #3 | Noun

general

A difference or conflict between two things.

Synonyms

disagreement, discrepancy, disparity

Examples of usage

  • A divergence of opinions
  • A divergence in viewpoints

Translations

Translations of the word "divergence" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น divergรชncia

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคตเคฟเคšเคฒเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Divergenz

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ divergensi

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั€ะพะทะฑั–ะถะฝั–ัั‚ัŒ

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rozbieลผnoล›ฤ‡

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ไน–้›ข (ใ‹ใ„ใ‚Š)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท divergence

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ divergencia

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sapma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋ฐœ์‚ฐ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุจุงุนุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ odchylka

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ odchรฝlka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅˆ†ๆญง (fฤ“nqรญ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ odklon

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ frรกvik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐัƒั‹ั‚า›ัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒœแƒกแƒฎแƒ•แƒแƒ•แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ayrฤฑlma

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ divergencia

Etymology

The word 'divergence' originates from the Latin word 'divergere', which means 'to go in different directions'. The term has been used in various fields such as mathematics, physics, and general discussions to indicate a separation, spreading, or difference between elements. Over time, 'divergence' has become a key concept in describing various phenomena and conflicts, highlighting the divergence of paths or opinions.

See also: diverge, divergences, divergent, diverging.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,360 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.