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   di·ver·gent

   /dəˈvərj(ə)nt/

   adjective

   • 1. tending to be different or develop in different directions: "divergent interpretations" Similar differingvaryingdifferentdissimilarunlikeunalikedisparatecontrastingcontrastiveantitheticalopposeddisagreeingconflictingclashingincompatiblecontradictoryat oddsat variancein oppositionOpposite similar
   • ▪ (of thought) using a variety of premises, especially unfamiliar premises, as bases for inference, and avoiding common limiting assumptions in making deductions: "divergent thinking"
   • 2. (of a series) increasing indefinitely as more of its terms are added.

   Derivatives

   • 1. divergency noun
   • 2. divergently adverb

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDIVERGENT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   different or becoming different from something else: widely divergent They hold widely divergent opinions on controversial issues like religion. In his book, he claims that the choices men and women make put them on divergent career paths. psychology specialized.

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   The meaning of DIVERGENT is moving or extending in different directions from a common point : diverging from each other. How to use divergent in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Divergent.

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   DIVERGENT meaning: 1. different or becoming different from something else: 2. considering many different…. Learn more.

5. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDIVERGENT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   1. diverging or causing divergence. 2. (of opinions, interests, etc) different. 3. mathematics. (of a series) having no limit; not convergent. 4. botany. (of plant organs) farther apart at their tops than at their bases.

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   adjective. diverging or causing divergence. (of opinions, interests, etc) different. maths (of a series) having no limit; not convergent. botany (of plant organs) farther apart at their tops than at their bases. Discover More. Usage.

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   Something divergent is moving away from what is expected. Two divergent paths are moving in opposite directions — away from each other. Things that are divergent are diverging — moving away from a path or a standard.

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   : the condition of being mathematically divergent. Synonyms. bifurcation. divarication. divergency. separation. See all Synonyms & Antonyms in Thesaurus. Examples of divergence in a Sentence.

9. www.thefreedictionary.com › divergentDivergent - definition of divergent by The Free Dictionary

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   Define divergent. divergent synonyms, divergent pronunciation, divergent translation, English dictionary definition of divergent. adj. 1. Drawing apart from a common point; diverging. 2. Departing from convention. 3. Differing from another: a divergent opinion. 4. Mathematics Failing...

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    Definition of divergent adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

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    Divergent Definition. dĭ-vûrjənt, dī- Meanings. Synonyms. Sentences. Definition Source. Origin. Adjective. Filter. adjective. Diverging. Webster's New World. Drawing apart from a common point; diverging. American Heritage. Similar definitions. Departing from convention. American Heritage.