Divergence is the continuous and progressive separation between two points which, over time, move away in parallel directions.
In the figurative sense of the word, divergence can still represent the lack of understanding between two things that are different, such as ideas, opinions, arguments, etc.
In short, a disagreement can be interpreted as a conflict, in the sense of something that does not agree.
Some of the main synonyms of divergence they are: dissension, dissent, disagreement, split, discord, discrepancy, disagreement, difference, separation and estrangement.
On the other hand, some of the main antonyms of divergence are: affluence, confluence, convergence, concentration, joining, meeting, agreement, agreement and conformity.
In the scope of Criminal Law in Brazil, the so-called Divergence Embargoes they are resources that contest decisions taken by the STF (Supreme Federal Court), when there is disagreement between classes or sections.
Convergence and Divergence
As seen, divergence refers to the idea of separation, distinction or conflict between two or more parties. Convergence, on the other hand, is the identification, agreement and similarity between two or more aspects.
Both terms are often used to refer to air circulation patterns in meteorological studies: air divergence and convergence. Convergence of air occurs when horizontal winds blow towards a central point; air divergence, on the other hand, consists of the presence of horizontal winds that depart from the same common point and follow different directions.
In Biology, the so-called Adaptive Convergence refers to species of animals with little degree of relatedness, presenting similar characteristics, mainly due to the fact that they inhabit the same type of environment. Evolutionary Divergence, on the other hand, refers to species with a high degree of relatedness, causing them to have very different physiological aspects, as they inhabit different environments.