Yahoo Web Search

Search results

1. Dictionary

   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

   Scrabble Points: 14

   • D

     2

   • I

     1

   • V

     4

   • E

     1

   • R

     1

   • G

     2

   • E

     1

   • N

     1

   • T

     1

   Powered by Oxford Dictionaries

   More definitions, origin and scrabble points

2. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › divergentDivergent Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

   www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › divergent

   • Cached

   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.

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

   dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › english

   • Cached

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

4. www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › divergentDivergent - Definition, Meaning & Synonyms - Vocabulary.com

   www.vocabulary.com › dictionary › divergent

   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.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › divergentDIVERGENT Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

   www.dictionary.com › browse › divergent

   • Cached

   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.

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

   dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionary

   • Cached

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

7. www.betterwordsonline.com › dictionary › divergentDivergent - Definition, Meaning, Synonyms & Etymology - Better...

   www.betterwordsonline.com › dictionary › divergent

   • Cached

   Dictionary definition of divergent. Characterized by moving or extending in different directions, often implying a departure from a common point or path. "The two cultures had divergent values and beliefs." Detailed meaning of divergent.

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

   www.thefreedictionary.com › divergent

   • Cached

   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...

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

   www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › english

   • Cached

   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.

10. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definitiondivergent adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

    www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › us › definition

    • Cached

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

11. www.yourdictionary.com › divergentDivergent Definition & Meaning - YourDictionary

    www.yourdictionary.com › divergent

    • Cached

    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.