Divergence Definition & Meaning

divergence
noun
  1. the act of moving away in different direction from a common point; "an angle is formed by the divergence of two straight lines"
  2. a variation that deviates from the standard or norm; "the deviation from the mean"
  3. an infinite series that has no limit
  4. a difference between conflicting facts or claims or opinions; "a growing divergence of opinion"

"Divergence" in song lyrics

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  • "aeroelasticity divergence"
    AOL — AOL
  • "philosophical points of divergence"
    AOL — AOL
  • "modern philosophical points of divergence"
    AOL — AOL

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