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divergence
n.
branching off, deviation; monitor problem in which the primary colors spread around each pixel (Computers); condition in which the eyes are pointed outward (Ophthalmology)
Divergence
In
vector calculus,
divergence is a
vector operator that produces a signed scalar field giving the quantity of a
vector field's
source at each point. More technically, the divergence represents the volume density of the outward
flux of a vector field from an infinitesimal volume around a given point.
divergence
Noun
1. the act of moving away in different direction from a common point; "an angle is formed by the divergence of two straight lines"
(synonym) divergency
(hypernym) separation
(derivation) diverge
2. a variation that deviates from the standard or norm; "the deviation from the mean"
(synonym) deviation, departure, difference
(hypernym) variation, fluctuation
(hyponym) discrepancy, variance, variant
(derivation) deviate, vary, diverge, depart
3. an infinite series that has no limit
(synonym) divergency
(antonym) convergence, convergency
(hypernym) series
(derivation) diverge
4. a difference between conflicting facts or claims or opinions; "a growing divergence of opinion"
(synonym) discrepancy, disagreement, variance
(hypernym) difference
(hyponym) allowance, leeway, margin, tolerance
divergence
nf.
divergency, difference; conflict, argument; contest, variance
Divergence
(n.)
Alt. of Divergency
Webster's Revised Unabridged Dictionary (1913), edited by Noah Porter.
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