divergency

[ dih-vur-juhn-see, dahy- ]

noun

, plural di·ver·gen·cies.

1. divergence; deviation.

Other Words From

• nondi·vergen·cy noun plural nondivergencies

Word History and Origins

Origin of divergency¹

From the Medieval Latin word dīvergentia, dating back to 1700–10. See diverge, -ency

Example Sentences

The general outline of the stalls themselves is Gothic, the chief divergency being in the supports of the elbow rests and seats.

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Nor at first did it go far in furthering tolerance or respect for divergency of moral and religious convictions.

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Obviously so much discussion shows difference of opinion, divergency of conception, conflicting interests.

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Among the questions raised is one which forms the object of a certain divergency of opinion.

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The ribs are all of one curve and equidistant, and their divergency, resembling that of an open fan, has suggested the name.

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