divergence

Reading level: hard

Estimated CEFR level: C2 — Proficiency

Estimated from word frequency; not an official CEFR classification.

Definition

  1. noun the act of moving away in different direction from a common point
  2. noun a variation that deviates from the standard or norm
  3. noun an infinite series that has no limit

Etymology

By surface analysis, diverge + -ence.

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Synonyms

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