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

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

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

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   divergent in American English. (dɪˈvɜːrdʒənt, dai-) adjective. 1. diverging; differing; deviating. 2. pertaining to or causing divergence. 3. (of a mathematical expression) having no finite limits.

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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.

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   adjective. /daɪˈvɜːdʒənt/ /daɪˈvɜːrdʒənt/ (formal) developing or moving in different directions; becoming less similar. The two scientists have followed divergent paths since the 1990s. divergent evolution from a common ancestor. Questions about grammar and vocabulary?

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    There are five meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective divergent. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.

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    Jun 2, 2024 · 1) Only used, optionally, to refer to things whose natural gender is masculine. 2) The indefinite superlative forms are only used in the predicative. 3) Dated or archaic. Categories: