divergence
gb/daɪvˈɚd͡ʒəns/ us/daɪvˈɚd͡ʒəns/
B2
English
eltérés, széttartás, elágazás, divergencia
NOUN
C1
FORMAL
1
eltérés
B2
Usage pattern:
divergence between [groups/things] (over/on [issue])
There is a clear divergence between what the company promises and what customers experience.
Világos eltérés van aközött, amit a cég ígér, és amit az ügyfelek tapasztalnak.
The talks collapsed because of divergence on key issues.
A tárgyalások a kulcskérdésekben fennálló eltérések miatt hiúsultak meg.
Over time, a divergence in their priorities put strain on the partnership.
Learner examples
There is a divergence between their opinions.
Eltérés van a véleményük között.
We noticed a divergence in our goals.
Észrevettük a céljaink közötti eltérést.
Common mistake:
Often confused with disagreement; divergence can be gradual and does not always imply conflict.
Meaning
a difference in opinions or interests
Collocations
a divergence of opinion
|a divergence of views
|political divergence
|policy divergence
|cultural divergence
|ideological divergence
|a growing divergence
|a sharp divergence
|significant divergence
|divergence between partners
Synonyms
difference (More general and less formal.)
|
discrepancy (Emphasizes an unexpected or problematic mismatch.)
Antonyms
agreement (Same or compatible views or aims.)
|
convergence (Moving toward similarity over time.)
Themes
communication
|politics
|business
|relationships
Definition
a clear difference in what people think or want
A difference between people, groups, or things in opinions, interests, goals, or development.
NOUN
C1
FORMAL
2
eltérés
B2
Usage pattern:
divergence from [standard/plan/path]
Any divergence from the safety procedure must be reported immediately.
A biztonsági eljárástól való bármilyen eltérést azonnal jelenteni kell.
The auditor flagged a divergence from company policy.
Az ellenőr a vállalati szabályzattól való eltérést jelzett.
Small divergences in measurement can lead to big problems later.
Learner examples
This is a divergence from the rules.
Ez eltérés a szabályoktól.
We saw a divergence from the plan.
Eltérést láttunk a tervhez képest.
Common mistake:
Learners may use *divergency*; the correct noun is divergence.
Meaning
deviation from a standard or plan
Collocations
divergence from the plan
|divergence from guidelines
|divergence from protocol
|a marked divergence
|a slight divergence
|unacceptable divergence
|divergence in results
|divergence in performance
|divergence in outcomes
|divergence from the norm
Synonyms
departure (Often implies leaving an established practice or rule.)
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deviation (More common in everyday use; can suggest an error.)
Antonyms
adherence (Sticking closely to rules or a plan.)
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compliance (Following requirements or standards.)
Themes
daily_life
|business
|education
Definition
going away from what is normal or planned
A movement away from an accepted standard, expected pattern, or planned course.
NOUN
B2
3
széttartás
C1
elágazás
B2
Usage pattern:
divergence of [lines/paths/routes]
After the bridge, there’s a divergence where the road splits in two.
A híd után van egy elágazás, ahol az út kettéválik.
The diagram shows the divergence of the two lines as x increases.
Az ábra a két egyenes széttartását mutatja, ahogy x nő.
At the divergence, take the left-hand path toward the lake.
Learner examples
The two roads meet and then show divergence.
A két út találkozik, majd utána szétválik.
Turn left at the divergence.
Az elágazásnál fordulj balra.
Common mistake:
Do not confuse with convergence (coming together).
Meaning
lines or paths moving apart
Collocations
divergence of routes
|divergence of paths
|divergence of roads
|a point of divergence
|the divergence of two lines
|the divergence of a river
|divergence angle
|divergence of directions
Synonyms
separation (Broader; does not specifically imply different directions.)
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branching (Emphasizes splitting into branches.)
Antonyms
convergence (Moving toward each other.)
Themes
travel
|science
Definition
when two paths go in different directions
The action or state of two or more lines, routes, or directions separating and moving away from each other.
NOUN
C1
TECHNICAL
4
divergencia
C2
Usage pattern:
[beam/laser] divergence
This pointer has low divergence, so the spot stays small at a distance.
Ennek a lézermutatónak kicsi a divergenciája, ezért a fényfolt távolról is kicsi marad.
Engineers measured the beam divergence to confirm the lens was aligned.
A mérnökök megmérték a nyaláb divergenciáját, hogy ellenőrizzék, megfelelően van-e beállítva a lencse.
High divergence makes the laser less useful for long-range targeting.
Learner examples
The laser has low divergence.
A lézer divergenciája kicsi.
Divergence tells us how much the beam spreads.
A divergencia megmutatja, mennyire terjed szét a nyaláb.
Common mistake:
Often used as a measurable property (e.g., milliradians), not just a general idea of ‘difference.’
Meaning
spreading of a beam or flow
Collocations
laser divergence
|beam divergence
|low divergence
|high divergence
|angular divergence
|reduce divergence
|measure divergence
|divergence angle
Synonyms
spread (Less precise; not necessarily a measured optical property.)
Antonyms
collimation (Keeping rays parallel; minimizing spread.)
Themes
science
|technology
Definition
how much a beam spreads out
The extent to which a beam of light, a laser, or another directed flow spreads out as it travels.
NOUN
C2
TECHNICAL
5
divergencia
C2
Usage pattern:
divergence between [distributions/models]
They used KL divergence to compare the model’s predictions with the observed data.
A modell előrejelzéseinek és a megfigyelt adatoknak az összehasonlítására KL-divergenciát használtak.
Lower divergence indicates the two distributions are more alike.
Az alacsonyabb divergencia azt jelzi, hogy a két eloszlás jobban hasonlít egymásra.
Regularization can be framed as penalizing divergence from a prior distribution.
Common mistake:
In statistics/ML, ‘divergence’ often refers to a family of measures and may not be symmetric (A to B may differ from B to A).
Meaning
difference between probability distributions
Collocations
KL divergence
|Kullback–Leibler divergence
|Jensen–Shannon divergence
|estimate divergence
|minimize divergence
|divergence measure
|divergence between distributions
|distributional divergence
Synonyms
distance (Often used informally; many divergences are not true mathematical distances.)
Antonyms
similarity (General opposite idea (not a specific technical measure).)
Themes
math
|data_science
|technology
Definition
a number that shows how different two probability patterns are
A quantitative measure of how different one probability distribution is from another.
NOUN
C2
TECHNICAL
6
divergencia
C2
Usage pattern:
the divergence of [a vector field]
The divergence of the velocity field is zero for an incompressible fluid.
A sebességmező divergenciája összenyomhatatlan folyadék esetén nulla.
We computed the divergence to locate sources and sinks in the flow.
Kiszámítottuk a divergenciát, hogy megtaláljuk az áramlás forrásait és nyelőit.
A positive divergence indicates net outward flux near that point.
Common mistake:
Not the same as ‘divergence’ meaning disagreement; this is a specific mathematical operator (∇·F).
Meaning
net outward flow at a point
Collocations
compute the divergence
|the divergence of a field
|positive divergence
|negative divergence
|divergence operator
|zero divergence
|divergence-free field
|take the divergence
Synonyms
∇·F (Symbolic name for the same operator.)
Antonyms
curl (Different vector-calculus operator describing rotation, not outflow.)
Themes
math
|physics
|engineering
Definition
a math value showing how much a field spreads out
In vector calculus, a scalar quantity that describes the net rate at which a vector field flows out of (or into) an infinitesimal region around a point.
NOUN
C2
TECHNICAL
7
divergencia
C1
Usage pattern:
divergence between [price] and [indicator]
Traders noted a bearish divergence as prices made new highs but RSI did not.
A kereskedők medvés divergenciát észleltek, mivel az árfolyam új csúcsokat ért el, az RSI viszont nem.
The chart shows divergence between the index and its momentum indicator.
A grafikon divergenciát mutat az index és a momentumindikátora között.
They waited for additional confirmation instead of trading on divergence alone.
Common mistake:
Not all divergences predict a reversal; it is often treated as a warning sign rather than proof.
Meaning
price and indicator moving differently
Collocations
bullish divergence
|bearish divergence
|RSI divergence
|MACD divergence
|spot divergence
|a divergence signal
|hidden divergence
|momentum divergence
|divergence between price and RSI
Synonyms
disconnect (More informal; less precise than the charting term.)
Antonyms
confirmation (When price and indicator support the same trend.)
Themes
finance
|business
Definition
when price and an indicator show different trends
In technical analysis, a situation where an asset’s price moves in one direction while a related indicator (such as RSI or MACD) moves in the opposite direction, sometimes interpreted as a signal of weakening momentum.
NOUN
C1
TECHNICAL
8
divergencia
C2
Usage pattern:
genetic/evolutionary divergence between [populations/species]
Geographic isolation can drive divergence between populations.
A földrajzi izoláció divergenciát idézhet elő a populációk között.
The study estimates divergence times using DNA sequences.
A tanulmány DNS-szekvenciák alapján becsüli meg a divergenciaidőket.
Divergence in beak shape helped the birds adapt to different food sources.
Learner examples
The two groups show divergence over time.
A két csoport idővel egyre inkább eltér egymástól.
Common mistake:
Distinguish from ‘diversity’: divergence is a process of becoming different, not the amount of variety at one time.
Meaning
species becoming more different over time
Collocations
genetic divergence
|evolutionary divergence
|divergence time
|divergence between species
|rapid divergence
|divergence due to isolation
|measure divergence
|phylogenetic divergence
Synonyms
differentiation (More general; not always specifically evolutionary.)
Antonyms
convergence (Independent evolution toward similar traits.)
Themes
biology
|science
|education
Definition
when groups of living things become more different
In biology, the process by which populations or species become increasingly different from one another over time, often leading to new species.
Grammar
Dictionary form
divergence
IPA
GB/daɪvˈɚd͡ʒəns/
US/daɪvˈɚd͡ʒəns/
Syllables & stress
di - ver - gence (3 syllables)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ver)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: divergence
- Plural: divergence, divergences
Word family
Expressions
bearish divergence
1/bˈɛɹɪʃ daɪvˈɚd͡ʒəns/
fixed phrase
technical
potential downward reversal signal
a sign that a rise may be ending
Examples
- A bearish divergence appeared as the stock hit a new high but the MACD fell.
- Traders reduced risk after spotting bearish divergence on the daily chart.
- The rally continued for a while despite the bearish divergence.
bullish divergence
1/bˈʊlɪʃ daɪvˈɚd͡ʒəns/
fixed phrase
technical
potential upward reversal signal
a sign that a fall may be ending
Examples
- The analyst pointed to a bullish divergence on the RSI.
- A bullish divergence formed as the price dipped again but momentum improved.
- They entered the trade only after the bullish divergence was confirmed by a breakout.
divergence from the norm
1/daɪvˈɚd͡ʒəns fɹˈʌm ðə nˈɔɹm/
fixed phrase
formal
deviation from what is usual
something is different from what is normal
Examples
- The report treats the incident as a divergence from the norm rather than a systemic issue.
- Teachers noticed a divergence from the norm in test scores this year.
- The design is a deliberate divergence from the norm.
Learner examples
- This result is a divergence from the norm.
divergence of opinion
1/daɪvˈɚd͡ʒəns əv əpˈɪnjən/
fixed phrase
formal
difference in what people think
people do not share the same opinion
Examples
- A divergence of opinion emerged over how to handle the budget.
- Despite some divergence of opinion, the team reached a compromise.
- The committee acknowledged a divergence of opinion among experts.
Learner examples
- There is a divergence of opinion on this topic.
divergence of views
1/daɪvˈɚd͡ʒəns əv vjˈuz/
fixed phrase
formal
difference in viewpoints
people see something differently
Examples
- There was a divergence of views on whether the change would help customers.
- The summit ended with a statement noting a divergence of views.
- They met again to narrow the divergence of views on strategy.
Learner examples
- We have a divergence of views about the plan.
divergence theorem
1/daɪvˈɚd͡ʒəns θˈɪɹəm/
fixed phrase
technical
flux equals volume divergence integral
a math rule linking surface flow and divergence
Examples
- We used the divergence theorem to convert the surface integral into a volume integral.
- The divergence theorem is especially useful for computing flux through closed surfaces.
- In electromagnetism, the divergence theorem helps connect local and global forms of laws.
point of divergence
1/pˈɔɪnt əv daɪvˈɚd͡ʒəns/
fixed phrase
moment when things start differing
the moment when things start to be different
Examples
- The merger talks hit a point of divergence when the valuation came up.
- In the novel, the point of divergence is the election that never happened in real life.
- The map marks the point of divergence where the trail splits.
Learner examples
- This was the point of divergence between our plans.