point of divergence

noun

In an alternate history, the point in time where events diverge from real history.

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nounpoint of divergence (plural points of divergence)

plural points of divergence

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

    Synonyms: POD

Synonyms & antonyms

nounIn an alternate history, the point in time where events diverge from real history.

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