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Definitions for Divergence
[1] the act, fact, or amount of diverging: a divergence in opinion.
[2] (in physics, meteorology, etc.) the total amount of flux escaping an infinitesimal volume at a point in a vector field, as the net flow of air from a given region.
[3] Ophthalmology . a turning motion of the eyeballs outward in relation to each other.
[4] Electronics . the spreading of a stream of electrons resulting from their mutual electrostatic repulsion.
[5] the act or result of diverging or the amount by which something diverges
[6] the condition of being divergent
[7] meteorol the outflowing of airstreams from a particular area, caused by expanding air
[8] maths the scalar product of the operator, ∇, and a vector function, A , where ∇= i ∂/∂ x + j ∂/∂ y + k ∂/∂ z , and i , j , and k are unit vectors. Usually written: div A , ∇ A , or ∇A. See curl (def. 11), gradient (def. 4) the property of being divergent
[9] the spreading of a stream of electrons as a result of their mutual electrostatic repulsion
[10] the turning of the eyes outwards in order to fixate an object farther away than that previously being fixated Compare convergence (def. 7)
[11] 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 (def. 5)
Words related to Divergence
distinction, disparity, diversity, discrepancy, fork, digression, departure, divagation, variety, radiation, mutation, deviation, division, aberration, dissimilitude, detour, divergency, separation, dissimilarity, parting
Words nearby Divergence
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Origin of Divergence
From the Medieval Latin word dīvergentia, dating back to 1650–60. See diverge, -ence
Other words from Divergence
non·di·ver·gence , noun
di•ver′ gent adj.
Synonyms for Divergence
discrepancy, disparity, distinction, diversity, aberration, alteration, crotch, deflection, departure, detour, deviation, digression, dissimilarity, dissimilitude, divagation, divergency, division, fork, mutation, otherness, parting, radiation, ramification, separation, turning, unlikeness, variety, alterity, disagreeing, dissemblance, varying