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divarication

Upper-Intermediate (B2)

IPA: /ˌdɪvəˈrɪkeɪʃən/

KK: /dɪˌværɪˈkeɪʃən/

noun
Definition

The act or process of splitting or branching into different directions, often used to describe a divergence in opinions or ideas.


Example

The divarication of their views led to a heated debate.


Conversation
Sloth A
Have you noticed the divarication in our team's opinions about the project?
Sloth B
Yeah, some people think we should take a different approach.
Sloth A
It's interesting how that divarication could affect our final decision.
Sloth B
For sure! We need to find a way to bring everyone together.

Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
divergence
fork
branching
Antonyms
convergence
union
merger
Root Explanation

Divarication → It is formed from "di-" (meaning apart or in two) and "varicare" (meaning to bend). The word describes the act of bending or branching apart into two directions.

Memory Tip

Think of something 'bending apart' into two directions — 'di-' means apart, and 'varicare' means to bend.

Visually Confused Words
varication
variation
divination
dimication
aprication
diversification
disarticulation
varicellation
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