Associations to the word «Divergence»

Wiktionary

DIVERGENCE, noun. The degree to which two or more things diverge.
DIVERGENCE, noun. (mathematics) the operator which maps a function F=(F1, ... Fn) from a n-dimensional vector space to itself to the number \(\sum_{i=1}^n \frac{\partial F_i}{\partial x_i}\)
DIVERGENCE, noun. (obsolete) disagreement; difference
DIVERGENCE, noun. The process in which two or more populations accumulate genetic changes (mutations) through time.

Dictionary definition

DIVERGENCE, noun. The act of moving away in different direction from a common point; "an angle is formed by the divergence of two straight lines".
DIVERGENCE, noun. A variation that deviates from the standard or norm; "the deviation from the mean".
DIVERGENCE, noun. An infinite series that has no limit.
DIVERGENCE, noun. A difference between conflicting facts or claims or opinions; "a growing divergence of opinion".

Wise words

The chief difference between words and deeds is that words are always intended for men for their approbation, but deeds can be done only for God.
Leo Tolstoy