Definitions for divergence

Overview of noun divergence

The noun divergence has 4 senses? (first 1 from tagged texts)

1. (1) divergence, divergency

(the act of moving away in different direction from a common point; "an angle is formed by the divergence of two straight lines")

2. deviation, divergence, departure, difference

(a variation that deviates from the standard or norm; "the deviation from the mean")

3. divergence, divergency

(an infinite series that has no limit)

4. discrepancy, disagreement, divergence, variance

(a difference between conflicting facts or claims or opinions; "a growing divergence of opinion")