Αγγλικά

divergence

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B2 Αγγλικά
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Ουσιαστικό formal C1 relation
1

a difference in opinions or interests

a clear difference in what people think or want

Μοτίβο χρήσης: divergence between [groups/things] (over/on [issue])
Συχνό λάθος:
Often confused with disagreement; divergence can be gradual and does not always imply conflict.
Συνώνυμα
difference (More general and less formal.) | discrepancy (Emphasizes an unexpected or problematic mismatch.)
Αντώνυμα
agreement (Same or compatible views or aims.) | convergence (Moving toward similarity over time.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
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
Θέματα
communication |politics |business |relationships
Παραδείγματα
  • There is a clear divergence between what the company promises and what customers experience.
  • The talks collapsed because of divergence on key issues.
  • Over time, a divergence in their priorities put strain on the partnership.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
  • There is a divergence between their opinions.
  • We noticed a divergence in our goals.
Ουσιαστικό formal C1 relation
2

deviation from a standard or plan

going away from what is normal or planned

Μοτίβο χρήσης: divergence from [standard/plan/path]
Συχνό λάθος:
Learners may use *divergency*; the correct noun is divergence.
Συνώνυμα
departure (Often implies leaving an established practice or rule.) | deviation (More common in everyday use; can suggest an error.)
Αντώνυμα
adherence (Sticking closely to rules or a plan.) | compliance (Following requirements or standards.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
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
Θέματα
daily_life |business |education
Παραδείγματα
  • Any divergence from the safety procedure must be reported immediately.
  • The auditor flagged a divergence from company policy.
  • Small divergences in measurement can lead to big problems later.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
  • This is a divergence from the rules.
  • We saw a divergence from the plan.
Ουσιαστικό B2 process
3

lines or paths moving apart

when two paths go in different directions

Μοτίβο χρήσης: divergence of [lines/paths/routes]
Συχνό λάθος:
Do not confuse with convergence (coming together).
Συνώνυμα
separation (Broader; does not specifically imply different directions.) | branching (Emphasizes splitting into branches.)
Αντώνυμα
convergence (Moving toward each other.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
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
Θέματα
travel |science
Παραδείγματα
  • After the bridge, there’s a divergence where the road splits in two.
  • The diagram shows the divergence of the two lines as x increases.
  • At the divergence, take the left-hand path toward the lake.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
  • The two roads meet and then show divergence.
  • Turn left at the divergence.
Ουσιαστικό technical C1 quantity
4

spreading of a beam or flow

how much a beam spreads out

Μοτίβο χρήσης: [beam/laser] divergence
Συχνό λάθος:
Often used as a measurable property (e.g., milliradians), not just a general idea of ‘difference.’
Συνώνυμα
spread (Less precise; not necessarily a measured optical property.)
Αντώνυμα
collimation (Keeping rays parallel; minimizing spread.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
laser divergence |beam divergence |low divergence |high divergence |angular divergence |reduce divergence |measure divergence |divergence angle
Θέματα
science |technology
Παραδείγματα
  • This pointer has low divergence, so the spot stays small at a distance.
  • Engineers measured the beam divergence to confirm the lens was aligned.
  • High divergence makes the laser less useful for long-range targeting.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
  • The laser has low divergence.
  • Divergence tells us how much the beam spreads.
Ουσιαστικό technical C2 quantity
5

difference between probability distributions

a number that shows how different two probability patterns are

Μοτίβο χρήσης: divergence between [distributions/models]
Συχνό λάθος:
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).
Συνώνυμα
distance (Often used informally; many divergences are not true mathematical distances.)
Αντώνυμα
similarity (General opposite idea (not a specific technical measure).)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
KL divergence |Kullback–Leibler divergence |Jensen–Shannon divergence |estimate divergence |minimize divergence |divergence measure |divergence between distributions |distributional divergence
Θέματα
math |data_science |technology
Παραδείγματα
  • They used KL divergence to compare the model’s predictions with the observed data.
  • Lower divergence indicates the two distributions are more alike.
  • Regularization can be framed as penalizing divergence from a prior distribution.
Ουσιαστικό technical C2 quantity
6

net outward flow at a point

a math value showing how much a field spreads out

Μοτίβο χρήσης: the divergence of [a vector field]
Συχνό λάθος:
Not the same as ‘divergence’ meaning disagreement; this is a specific mathematical operator (∇·F).
Συνώνυμα
∇·F (Symbolic name for the same operator.)
Αντώνυμα
curl (Different vector-calculus operator describing rotation, not outflow.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
compute the divergence |the divergence of a field |positive divergence |negative divergence |divergence operator |zero divergence |divergence-free field |take the divergence
Θέματα
math |physics |engineering
Παραδείγματα
  • The divergence of the velocity field is zero for an incompressible fluid.
  • We computed the divergence to locate sources and sinks in the flow.
  • A positive divergence indicates net outward flux near that point.
Ουσιαστικό technical C2 relation
7

price and indicator moving differently

when price and an indicator show different trends

Μοτίβο χρήσης: divergence between [price] and [indicator]
Συχνό λάθος:
Not all divergences predict a reversal; it is often treated as a warning sign rather than proof.
Συνώνυμα
disconnect (More informal; less precise than the charting term.)
Αντώνυμα
confirmation (When price and indicator support the same trend.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
bullish divergence |bearish divergence |RSI divergence |MACD divergence |spot divergence |a divergence signal |hidden divergence |momentum divergence |divergence between price and RSI
Θέματα
finance |business
Παραδείγματα
  • Traders noted a bearish divergence as prices made new highs but RSI did not.
  • The chart shows divergence between the index and its momentum indicator.
  • They waited for additional confirmation instead of trading on divergence alone.
Ουσιαστικό technical C1 process
8

species becoming more different over time

when groups of living things become more different

Μοτίβο χρήσης: genetic/evolutionary divergence between [populations/species]
Συχνό λάθος:
Distinguish from ‘diversity’: divergence is a process of becoming different, not the amount of variety at one time.
Συνώνυμα
differentiation (More general; not always specifically evolutionary.)
Αντώνυμα
convergence (Independent evolution toward similar traits.)
Συνδυασμοί λέξεων
genetic divergence |evolutionary divergence |divergence time |divergence between species |rapid divergence |divergence due to isolation |measure divergence |phylogenetic divergence
Θέματα
biology |science |education
Παραδείγματα
  • Geographic isolation can drive divergence between populations.
  • The study estimates divergence times using DNA sequences.
  • Divergence in beak shape helped the birds adapt to different food sources.
Παραδείγματα για μαθητές
  • The two groups show divergence over time.
Γραμματική
Λημματική μορφή
divergence
IPA
GB/daɪvˈɚd͡ʒəns/
US/daɪvˈɚd͡ʒəns/
Συλλαβές και τόνος
di - ver - gence (3 συλλαβές)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ver)
Τύποι λέξης
Noun
  • Base: divergence
  • Plural: divergence, divergences
Οικογένεια λέξεων
Forms
divergences noun
Core family
diverge verb B2 divergent adjective B2
Negative and opposite forms
convergence noun converge verb B2 convergent adjective
Advanced or less common
divergently adverb
Εκφράσεις

bearish divergence

1
/bˈɛɹɪʃ daɪvˈɚd͡ʒəns/
fixed phrase technical

potential downward reversal signal

a sign that a rise may be ending

Παραδείγματα
  • 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

Παραδείγματα
  • 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

Παραδείγματα
  • 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.

divergence of opinion

1
/daɪvˈɚd͡ʒəns əv əpˈɪnjən/
fixed phrase formal

difference in what people think

people do not share the same opinion

Παραδείγματα
  • 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.

divergence of views

1
/daɪvˈɚd͡ʒəns əv vjˈuz/
fixed phrase formal

difference in viewpoints

people see something differently

Παραδείγματα
  • 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.

divergence theorem

1
/daɪvˈɚd͡ʒəns θˈɪɹəm/
fixed phrase technical

flux equals volume divergence integral

a math rule linking surface flow and divergence

Παραδείγματα
  • 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

Παραδείγματα
  • 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.

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