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Synonyms
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Meaning:
angle

a space between two lines or surfaces that mean

shape formed by two lines meeting at a point

contrast

the act of contrasting people, things

difference

detour

a way round, e.g. a way used when the usual road is blocked

indirect course

difference

(an example of) the state of being unlike

dissimilarity, distinctness

discrepancy

difference; absence of agreement

conflict, disagreement

disparity

(an instance of) a difference in quality, size etc (between)

difference

distinction

(an instance of) being distinct; that which makes one thing different from another

differentiation; feature

disunity

the absence of unity

division

gap

a break or opening in a wall, hedge etc

break, breach

gradation

a step, stage or degree in development

classification, step

heresy

(the holding of) a belief contrary to what is generally accepted in religion

unorthodox opinion, especially in religious matters

inconsistency

(an instance of) the state of being inconsistent

discrepancy

parenthesis

a sentence or phrase within another sentence, marked off by commas, dashes or brackets; round brackets () for this

digression

radiation

the act of radiating; something radiated: 'radiations emitted by an X-ray apparatus'

dissemination

route

a way (to be) taken from one place to another; to send (a person, ship etc) by a particular route

path over which someone or something travels

variation

(an instance, amount, of) the act of varying

difference; alternative

DIVERGENCE as in Wiktionary
DIVERGENCE as in Wikipedia