Die Divergenz
Example: Die Divergenz der Meinungen führte zu intensiven Debatten im Team.
Definition
"Divergence" refers to the state or condition where opinions, paths, or ideas move apart or differ significantly from each other, often leading to differences or conflicts, as in the example phrase where the divergence of opinions led to intense debates within the team.
Etymology
The word "Divergenz" comes from the Latin verb 'divergere,' meaning 'to turn aside' or 'to go in different directions.' It entered German and other languages through scientific and mathematical contexts, where it describes things moving apart or deviating from a common point.
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"Die Divergenz" appears in the Vocaplus list "German - General - (C2) - set 1", containing 95 commonly used words.
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