DIVERGENCY Synonyms: 32 Similar and Opposite Words

divergency

noun

də-ˈvər-jən(t)-sē

Definition of divergency

as in divergence

a movement in different directions away from a common point a growing divergency of opinion on that hot-button issue

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Relevance

Antonyms & Near Antonyms

as in deviation

a turning away from a course or standard a warning that no divergency from the church's traditional teachings on the subject would be permitted

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Antonyms & Near Antonyms

adherence

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Noun

One randomized trial comparing high-dose oral D3 with narrow-band UVB found no difference in lipid profiles but clear divergence in immune-pathway signaling.

— Tanya Akim, Forbes.com, 12 Aug. 2026
The relative line made lower lows into the middle of 2025, while the 14-month RSI made higher lows, creating a positive momentum divergence.

— Frank Cappelleri, CNBC, 12 Aug. 2026

Definition of divergence

Noun

To be clear, the success of a good adaptation isn’t necessarily its faithfulness to the source material, but major deviations from the book are far from the only problems here.

— Louis Peitzman, Vulture, 13 Aug. 2026
Chocolate Chipless Cookies, for instance, was locked from the start, and any deviation from that title was not an option.

— Chris Morocco, Bon Appetit Magazine, 13 Aug. 2026

Definition of deviation

Noun

The two started off as enemies as Judy joined the Zootopia Police Department, but then put aside their differences to solve a mystery in the animal city.

— Jordan Moreau, Variety, 15 Aug. 2026
There is a difference in the cases of Lewis-Skelly and Nwaneri, in that the former has been far more involved in some monumental moments.

— Kaya Kaynak, New York Times, 14 Aug. 2026

Definition of difference

Noun

The 21-year-old midfielder has loan interest from EFL clubs, but his departure is contingent on potential incomings.

— Roshane Thomas, New York Times, 15 Aug. 2026
The luxury pods — complete with lie-flat beds and sliding privacy doors — could be entirely off-limits when departure day rolls around, sitting completely empty at 35,000 feet.

— Edward Russell, CNN Money, 15 Aug. 2026

Definition of departure

Noun

The huge diversity in artistic opportunity is clearly visible in the finalists for 2026’s Ocean Photographer of the Year award.

— Lianne Kolirin, CNN Money, 13 Aug. 2026
In the fall of 2025, the ranking and review site released its 2026 list of the Best Schools in America, evaluating schools based on academics, diversity, teachers and college preparation.

— Angela Rodriguez, Sacbee.com, 13 Aug. 2026

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