divergence

n. branching off, deviation; monitor problem in which the primary colors spread around each pixel (Computers); condition in which the eyes are pointed outward (Ophthalmology)

In vector calculus, the divergence is an operator that measures the magnitude of a vector field's source or sink at a given point; the divergence of a vector field is a (signed) scalar. For a vector field that denotes the velocity of air expanding as it is heated, the divergence of the velocity field would have a positive value because the air expands. If the air cools and contracts, the divergence is negative.
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Noun
1. the act of moving away in different direction from a common point; "an angle is formed by the divergence of two straight lines"
(synonym) divergency
(hypernym) separation
(derivation) diverge
2. a variation that deviates from the standard or norm; "the deviation from the mean"
(synonym) deviation, departure, difference
(hypernym) variation, fluctuation
(hyponym) discrepancy, variance, variant
(derivation) deviate, vary, diverge, depart
3. an infinite series that has no limit
(synonym) divergency
(antonym) convergence, convergency
(hypernym) series
(derivation) diverge
4. a difference between conflicting facts or claims or opinions; "a growing divergence of opinion"
(synonym) discrepancy, disagreement, variance
(hypernym) difference
(hyponym) allowance, leeway, margin, tolerance

n. divergency, difference; conflict, argument; contest, variance

(n.)
Alt. of Divergency