n. [ Cf. F. divarication. ] 1. A separation into two parts or branches; a forking; a divergence. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. An ambiguity of meaning; a disagreement of difference in opinion. Sir T. Browne. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. (Biol.) A divergence of lines of color sculpture, or of fibers at different angles. [ 1913 Webster ]