divergence
a clear difference in what people think or want
A difference between people, groups, or things in opinions, interests, goals, or development.
going away from what is normal or planned
A movement away from an accepted standard, expected pattern, or planned course.
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.
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.
a number that shows how different two probability patterns are
A quantitative measure of how different one probability distribution is from another.
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.
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.
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.
- Base: divergence
- Plural: divergence, divergences
bearish divergence
1potential downward reversal signal
a sign that a rise may be ending
- 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
1potential upward reversal signal
a sign that a fall may be ending
- 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
1deviation from what is usual
something is different from what is normal
- 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.
- This result is a divergence from the norm.
divergence of opinion
1difference in what people think
people do not share the same opinion
- 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.
- There is a divergence of opinion on this topic.
divergence of views
1difference in viewpoints
people see something differently
- 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.
- We have a divergence of views about the plan.
divergence theorem
1flux equals volume divergence integral
a math rule linking surface flow and divergence
- 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
1moment when things start differing
the moment when things start to be different
- 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.
- This was the point of divergence between our plans.