divergence
n. C / U C1 Advanced US //daɪˈvɝdʒəns// UK //daɪvˈɜːdʒəns// di·ver·gence
n. a situation where two things start to become different or move in different directions.
n. the process or state of moving apart or becoming increasingly different from a common point or standard.
There is a growing divergence between their political views.
The divergence in economic growth between the two regions led to significant migration toward the industrial centers.
While the two species share a common ancestor, their evolutionary divergence is clearly visible in the distinct shapes of their beaks and nesting habits.
Usage
Uncountable when referring to the abstract process; countable when referring to specific instances or points of difference.