divergence divergence /dɪˈvɝːdʒəns/

noun

1. () The act of moving away in different direction from a common point  ( divergency , divergence )
   the act of moving away in different direction from a common point
    An angle is formed by the divergence of two straight lines
   an angle is formed by the divergence of two straight lines
   
2. A difference between conflicting facts, claims or opinions  ( divergence , variance , disagreement , discrepancy )
   a difference between conflicting facts, claims or opinions
    A growing divergence of opinion
   a growing divergence of opinion
   
3. An infinite series that has no limit  ( divergence , divergency )
   an infinite series that has no limit
   
4. A variation that deviates from the standard or norm  ( divergence , departure , deviation , difference )
   a variation that deviates from the standard or norm
    The deviation from the mean
   the deviation from the mean