divergence
nounfeminine/divɨɾˈʒẽsjɐ/medium
di·ver·gên·ci·a
Definition
The process or state of diverging; a difference of opinion, direction, or tendency.
There was a divergence of views among the committee members.
The divergence of the two roads made navigation difficult.
Common collocations
divergence of opinionpoints of divergencecultural divergenceresolve divergence
Etymology
Do latim 'divergentia', de 'divergere' (divergir, afastar-se).