divergency
Moving in different directions
Divergency is a rare variant of divergence—the state of moving apart or differing.
Both words describe separation from a common point or departure from a standard: a divergency of opinions, the divergency between their paths.
Divergence is far more common in modern usage.
Measurable difference between things
- dissimilarityState of being unlike
- distinctionNotable difference or honor
- contrastNotable difference between things
- discrepancyDifference between expected and actual
incongruity · variance · disagreement · discordance · heterogeneity · incompatibility · deviation · gap
Division into two branches
- forkTined eating tool
- splitSeparation into parts
- branchingSplitting into separate directions
- partingAct of leaving another
rift · schism · cleavage · disjunction · detachment · severance · partition · estrangement
State of being diverse
- pluralityLargest share among several
- multiplicityState of being many
- heterogeneityState of being dissimilar
- variationChange from a norm
spectrum · range · breadth · differentiation · assortment · multiformity · variability · manifoldness
Lack of agreement
- clashViolent disagreement or collision
- disputeVerbal clash over differences
- disagreementAbsence of shared opinion
- oppositionActive resistance or dissent
contention · friction · tension · schism · dissension · dissonance · antagonism · strife
Deviation from the norm
- anomalyDeparture from the expected
- departureAct of going away
- digressionVeering off topic
- nonconformityRejection of prevailing norms
irregularity · detour · tangent · straying · veering · deflection · wandering · swerving
disparity
Measurable difference between things
- dissimilarityState of being unlike
- distinctionNotable difference or honor
- contrastNotable difference between things
discrepancy · incongruity · variance · disagreement · discordance · heterogeneity · incompatibility · deviation · gap · differential
bifurcation
Division into two branches
parting · rift · schism · cleavage · disjunction · detachment · severance · partition · estrangement · disunion
variety
State of being diverse
- pluralityLargest share among several
- multiplicityState of being many
- heterogeneityState of being dissimilar
variation · spectrum · range · breadth · differentiation · assortment · multiformity · variability · manifoldness · richness
discord
Lack of agreement
- clashViolent disagreement or collision
- disputeVerbal clash over differences
- disagreementAbsence of shared opinion
opposition · contention · friction · tension · schism · dissension · dissonance · antagonism · strife · polarization
aberration
Deviation from the norm
- anomalyDeparture from the expected
- departureAct of going away
- digressionVeering off topic
nonconformity · irregularity · detour · tangent · straying · veering · deflection · wandering · swerving · excursion
divergencyconvergence
Process of approaching sameness
converging · meeting · confluence · coming together · merging
divergencyagreement
Shared position between parties
accord · similarity · likeness · conformity · correspondence
- divergent thinkingProducing varied ideas freely
- divergent timelineAlternate sequence of events