divergence

noun
🔊/daɪˈvɜːdʒəns/
🔊/daɪˈvɜːrdʒəns/
[countable, uncountable] (formal)
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  1. the process or fact of separating or becoming different
    • the divergence of these two species这两个物种的差异
    • divergence between A and B the divergence between humans and chimpanzees人类与黑猩猩之间的分歧
    • There are divergences between the legal systems of the two countries.两国法律制度之间存在分歧。
  2. a difference in opinions, views, etc.分歧;相异
    • a wide divergence of opinion严重的意见分歧
    Topics Opinion and argumentc2
  3. divergence from something the process of becoming different from what is expected, planned, etc.偏离;背离;违背
    • a divergence from traditionally held beliefs 与传统观念背道而驰
  4. opposite convergence (2)