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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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   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.

6. 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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   Divergent means diverging, differing, or deviating, especially in mathematics or ideology. Learn the origin, synonyms, and usage of divergent with sentences from various sources.

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. thewordcounter.com › meaning-of-divergentWhat Does Divergent Mean? | The Word Counter

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   May 4, 2021 · Divergent is an adjective that means different or deviating from a common path. Learn how to use it in sentences, find synonyms and antonyms, and discover its origin and cognates in other languages.