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

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   DIVERGENT meaning: 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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   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.

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

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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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    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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    A complete guide to the word "DIVERGENT": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.