Divergence

Di`ver´gence

n.	1.	A receding from each other in moving from a common center; the state of being divergent; as, an angle is made by the divergence of straight lines. Rays come to the eye in a state of divergency. - .
	2.	Disagreement; difference. Related with some divergence by other writers. - Sir G. C. Lewis.

Noun	1.	divergence - the act of moving away in different direction from a common point; "an angle is formed by the divergence of two straight lines" Synonyms: divergency
	2.	divergence - a variation that deviates from the standard or norm; "the deviation from the mean" Synonyms: deviation, difference, departure
	3.	divergence - an infinite series that has no limit Synonyms: divergency Antonyms: convergency, convergence - the approach of an infinite series to a finite limit
	4.	divergence - a difference between conflicting facts or claims or opinions; "a growing divergence of opinion" Synonyms: discrepancy, disagreement, variance