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point of divergence

point of divergence noun: in an alternate history, the point in time where events diverge from real history.

Noun

point of divergence (plural points of divergence)

  1. In an alternate history, the point in time where events diverge from real history.
    Synonyms:
    POD

Synonyms of point of divergence

Forms of point of divergence

pluralpoints of divergence

Questions about point of divergence

What does point of divergence mean?
Point of divergence means in an alternate history, the point in time where events diverge from real history.
What part of speech is point of divergence?
Point of divergence is a noun.
What is the plural of point of divergence?
The plural of point of divergence is points of divergence.

Words near point of divergence in the dictionary

  1. point of care
  2. point of contact
  3. point of contention
  4. point of departure
  5. point of difference
  6. point of divergence
  7. point of honor
  8. point of honour
  9. point of inevitability
  10. point of inflection
  11. point of inquiry

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