divergency

noun

di·​ver·​gen·​cy də-ˈvər-jən(t)-sē 

dī-

plural divergencies

: divergence

Synonyms

• bifurcation
• divarication
• divergence
• separation

Examples of divergency in a Sentence

a growing divergency of opinion on that hot-button issue

a warning that no divergency from the church's traditional teachings on the subject would be permitted

Word History

Etymology

diverg(ence) + -ency

First Known Use

1709, in the meaning defined above