divergence

Meanings

• the act of moving away in different direction from a common point
  • "an angle is formed by the divergence of two straight lines"
• a variation that deviates from the standard or norm
• an infinite series that has no limit
• a difference between conflicting facts or claims or opinions
  • "a growing divergence of opinion"

Synonyms

departure, deviation, difference, disagreement, discrepancy, divergency, variance