1. instances of moving or extending in different directions from a common point
2. differences in opinions, beliefs, or approaches
3. departures from an established course, method, or viewpoint

Examples

• The divergences in the river created multiple channels downstream.
• There were significant divergences between the two political parties on tax policy.
• The scientist noted several divergences from the expected experimental results.
• Cultural divergences between the regions became more apparent over time.
• The committee discussed the divergences in their proposed solutions.
• Historical divergences in trade routes shaped different civilizations.
• The teacher explained the divergences between classical and modern theories.