0 the situation in which two things become different: --
The divergence between the incomes of the rich and the poor countries seems to be increasing.
Recently published statistics show a divergence from previous trends.
1 a situation in which two things become different, or the difference between them increases: --
a divergence of opinion
The figures reveal a marked divergence between public sector pay settlements and those in the private sector.
Funds investing in credit-rated bonds are all holding much the same investments, so the divergence in performance is not significant.
a considerable/significant/sharp divergence
We can complete it step by step however long the road is and it can't be completed however short the road is if you don't even mark your footprint.
Можем да го завършим стъпка по стъпка, колкото и дълъг да е пътят и не може да бъде завършен, колкото и кратък да е пътят, ако дори не маркирате отпечатъка си.