1. The action of moving off in different directions from the same point, so that the intervening distance continually increases.
2. The departure from each other of two paths, courses, modes of action, or processes; continuous departure or deviation from a standard or norm.
3. Difference or disparity: a difference between two or more things such as opinions or attitudes.
4. Moving apart: the process of separating or moving away to follow different paths or different courses.