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divergence

UK/dai'vә:dʒәns/US
TOEFLC1

Definitions

n.

The process or fact of moving apart or differing; a difference or disagreement.

分歧,差异;偏离。

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
di-not, apart, away
+
vergbend, turn, incline
+
-encestate, quality
=divergence

diverge + -ence (state) = 'the state of bending apart.' The noun for moving in different directions, or a difference between things.

Root verg still carries 6 more words

Common Collocations

  • 1.growing divergence扩大的差异
  • 2.divergence from与……的偏离
  • 3.cultural divergence文化差异

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    There is a growing divergence between the two economies.

  • 2.

    The study noted a clear divergence from earlier results.

Word Forms

Noun

Pluraldivergences
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