divergence definition synonyms
Definition of DIVERGENCE. 1. a: a drawing apart (as of lines extending from a common center) b: difference, disagreement c: the acquisition of dissimilar characters by related organisms in unlike environments.2. : a deviation from a course or standard.3.edical Definition of DIVERGENCE. 1. a: a drawing apart b: the acquisition of dissimilar characters by related organisms under the influence of unlike environments. 2. : dissemination of the effect of activity of a single nerve cell through multiple synaptic connectionsâcompare convergence 4.