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divergences

[/dɪˈvɜːrdʒənsɪz/ or /daɪˈvɜːrdʒənsɪz/]
nounfeminine
divergências
1. Instances or points where things differ or move apart
There were significant divergences between the two research studies.
Houve divergências significativas entre os dois estudos de pesquisa.
2. Disagreements or differences of opinion
The team members had several divergences about the project direction.
Os membros da equipe tinham várias divergências sobre a direção do projeto.
3. In mathematics/physics: the act or process of spreading apart or deviating from a common path
The divergences of the two light beams increased with distance.
As divergências dos dois feixes de luz aumentaram com a distância.
Synonyms
differencesdiscrepanciesdisagreementsdeviationsvariations
Antonyms
convergencesagreementsconformitiessimilarities

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
divergências
Most common usage throughout Brazil
São Paulo
divergências
Standard usage
Rio de Janeiro
divergências
Standard usage
Portugal
divergências
Standard usage, same as Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

divergence of opinion
point of divergence
irreconcilable divergences
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