SAT vocabulary
Divergence
The process or state of diverging; moving or drawing apart from a common point or course.
Example
"The divergence of their opinions became evident during the debate, making a compromise difficult."
Etymology
From Latin divergere 'to incline apart', from di- 'apart' + vergere 'to bend'.
Play today's word
Free daily SAT vocabulary game. One word, four definitions, be sharp.
Play WordSpar →