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divergence points

[/dɪˈvɜːrdʒəns pɔɪnts/]
nounpl: divergence points
pontos de divergência
1. Specific locations, moments, or instances where two or more things separate, differ, or begin to move in different directions
The divergence points between the two theories became apparent during the experiment.
Os pontos de divergência entre as duas teorias tornaram-se aparentes durante o experimento.
2. Critical junctures where paths, opinions, or interpretations split or deviate from one another
In history, the divergence points between Eastern and Western civilizations shaped different cultural outcomes.
Na história, os pontos de divergência entre as civilizações Oriental e Ocidental moldaram resultados culturais diferentes.
3. In mathematics and physics, points where curves, trajectories, or trajectories separate from a common path
The divergence points in the graph show where the two functions begin to differ significantly.
Os pontos de divergência no gráfico mostram onde as duas funções começam a diferir significativamente.
Synonyms
branching pointsseparation pointsdeviation pointsfork points
Antonyms
convergence pointsmeeting pointsintersection points

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
pontos de divergência
Standard usage in academic and technical contexts
São Paulo
pontos de divergência
Common in business and scientific discussions
Portugal
pontos de divergência
Standard European Portuguese usage

Related Idioms & Phrases

reach a divergence point
at the divergence point
identify divergence points
divergence points in the road
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