divergency

American  

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

noun

plural

divergencies

1. divergence; deviation.

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Other Word Forms

• nondivergency noun

Etymology

Origin of divergency

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

Example Sentences

“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

Poor pabulum for pride when the first love is found Last also! and, so far from realizing gain, Each step aside just proves divergency in vain.

From Browning as a Philosophical and Religious Teacher by Jones, Henry, Sir

But though there is this close agreement between Hobbes and Edwards, there are some points of divergency between Edwards and Calvin.

From A Theodicy, or, Vindication of the Divine Glory by Bledsoe, Albert Taylor

The divergency even of a second may amount to millions of miles if you only have your lines long enough.

From All Around the Moon by Roth, Edward