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divergence

/daɪˈvɜːrdʒəns/
di · ver · gence daɪ · ˈvɜːrdʒ · əns
English Definition
n. the process or state of diverging
中文释义
分歧，分离
Significado en Español
divergencia, desviación
한국어 뜻
분기, 차이
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
sự phân kỳ, sự khác biệt
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Example Sentence

There is a clear divergence in their opinions.

他们的意见明显存在分歧。

Synonyms
deviation difference split
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)

Select the best synonym for the word “divergence”:

  1. A unity
  2. B deviation
  3. C agreement
  4. D convergence
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B — deviation. “divergence” means n. the process or state of diverging

Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)

There was a growing ______ between the two old friends' opinions.

  1. A agreement
  2. B divergence
  3. C harmony
  4. D unity
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B — divergence. “divergence” means n. the process or state of diverging

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Common questions about “divergence”

What does “divergence” mean?

divergence — n. the process or state of diverging. In Chinese: 分歧，分离.

How do you pronounce “divergence”?

divergence is pronounced /daɪˈvɜːrdʒəns/. It breaks into 3 syllables: di · ver · gence.

How do you use “divergence” in a sentence?

There is a clear divergence in their opinions. (他们的意见明显存在分歧。)

What are synonyms for “divergence”?

deviation, difference, split — all close in meaning to divergence (n. the process or state of diverging).

Is “divergence” an ISEE Basic-level word?

Yes. divergence appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.

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