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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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   Divergent means different or becoming different from something else, or considering many different possibilities in a way that helps you to think of new ideas or solutions. Learn more about the word, its usage, and its synonyms with Cambridge Dictionary.

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   Learn the meaning of divergent as an adjective in different contexts, such as mathematics, physics, and evolution. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related phrases of divergent.

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5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryDIVERGENT | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   Divergent means different or becoming different from something else, or considering many different possibilities in a creative way. Learn how to use this word in sentences and see its pronunciation and translations in other languages.

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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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   Divergent definition: diverging; differing; deviating.. See examples of DIVERGENT used in a sentence.

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

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   Divergent means different or varying from each other, or causing divergence. It can also refer to a mathematical series that has no limit, or a plant organ that is farther apart at the top than the base.

9. www.yourdictionary.com › divergentDivergent Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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   Learn the meaning of divergent as an adjective, with synonyms, antonyms, and examples. Divergent means drawing apart from a common point, departing from convention, or varying from one another.