[noun] 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
[noun] a variation that deviates from the standard or norm; "the deviation from the mean" Synonyms:deviation, departure, difference
[noun] an infinite series that has no limit Synonyms:divergency
[noun] a difference between conflicting facts or claims or opinions; "a growing divergence of opinion" Synonyms:discrepancy, disagreement, variance