What is another word for genetic divergence?
Pronunciation: [d͡ʒɛnˈɛtɪk da͡ɪvˈɜːd͡ʒəns] (IPA) 
Genetic divergence refers to the process wherein different traits or characteristics within a population vary over time. To describe this phenomenon in different ways, one can use several synonyms such as genetic differentiation, population divergence, or genetic variation. Some other synonyms of genetic divergence include genetic drift, evolutionary divergence, and gene flow. Genetic differentiation is specifically used to refer to populations that have diverged significantly from one another, while genetic variation pertains more to the overall differences in the genetic makeup of individuals within a population. Whatever term one uses, genetic divergence is key to understanding the evolution of different species and the genetic differences that exist within them.
