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divergency

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[dih-vur-juhn-see, dahy-] / dɪˈvɜr dʒən si, daɪ- /

noun

divergencies plural
  1. divergence; deviation.


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Etymology

Origin of divergency

From the Medieval Latin word dīvergentia, dating back to 1700–10. See diverge, -ency

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“When we look from a consumer point of view, we continue to see divergency in spending between the income groups,” he said.

From Barron's • Nov. 14, 2025

Failure of Arms Limitation, The divergency of opinions is held respon sible for the failure; although it is thought likely that in the future " a satisfactory formula may be found," Naval Agreement.

From Time Magazine Archive

As to the talk about the three-mile limit of the territorial waters, there is already much divergency of opinion even amongst the jurists.

From A Fantasy of Far Japan Summer Dream Dialogues by Suyematsu, Baron Kencho

Inasmuch as the official message presented to-day by your Ambassador to my Minister was conveyed in a very different tone, I beg you to explain this divergency.

From The Evidence in the Case A Discussion of the Moral Responsibility for the War of 1914, as Disclosed by the Diplomatic Records of England, Germany, Russia by Beck, James M. (James Montgomery)

Among the questions raised is one which forms the object of a certain divergency of opinion.

From The Golden Triangle The Return of Ars?ne Lupin by Leblanc, Maurice

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