definition of
divergence

[1] #1 divergence n. [divergency] the act of moving away in different direction from a common point; "an angle is formed by the divergence of two straight lines". wn

[2] #2 divergence n. [deviation, departure, difference] a variation that deviates from the standard or norm; "the deviation from the mean". wn

[3] #3 divergence n. [divergency] an infinite series that has no limit. wn

[4] #4 divergence n. [discrepancy, disagreement, variance] a difference between conflicting facts or claims or opinions; "a growing divergence of opinion". wn