What does DIVERGENT mean?

Definitions for DIVERGENT
dɪˈvɜr dʒənt, daɪ-di·ver·gent

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. divergentadjective

    diverging from another or from a standard

    "a divergent opinion"

  2. divergent, divergingadjective

    tending to move apart in different directions

Wiktionary

  1. divergentadjective

    Growing further apart; diverging.

  2. divergentadjective

    Describing a series which does not converge, i.e., approach a limit.

  3. Etymology: Latin dis-, "apart", and vergere, "to turn", plus the adjectival suffix -ent.

Samuel Johnson's Dictionary

  1. Divergentadjective

    Tending to various parts from one point.

    Etymology: from divergens, Lat.

ChatGPT

  1. divergent

    Divergent generally refers to moving or extending in different directions from a common point or path, deviating from a standard or norm, or representing a departure or disagreement from a particular idea or viewpoint. In various fields like mathematics, biology, or literature, it can have specific meanings. For instance, in mathematics, a divergent sequence or series does not converge to a limit. In evolutionary biology, divergent evolution refers to the process by which groups of organisms evolve in diverse directions from a common point.

Webster Dictionary

  1. Divergentadjective

    receding farther and farther from each other, as lines radiating from one point; deviating gradually from a given direction; -- opposed to convergent

  2. Divergentadjective

    causing divergence of rays; as, a divergent lens

  3. Divergentadjective

    fig.: Disagreeing from something given; differing; as, a divergent statement

  4. Etymology: [Cf. F. divergent. See Diverge.]

Dictionary of Nautical Terms

  1. divergent

    A stream flowing laterally out of a river, contradistinguished from convergent.

Entomology

  1. Divergent

    spreading out from a common base; in Coleoptera, tarsal claws are divergent when they spread out only a little; divaricate when they separate widely.

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Numerology

  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of DIVERGENT in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of DIVERGENT in Pythagorean Numerology is: 5

Examples of DIVERGENT in a Sentence

  1. Judge Garaufis ':

    This interaction between the( MasterCard) settlement and the( Amex) settlement agreement illustrates why Friedman's apparent collaboration with Keila Ravelo is so troubling, friedman's ability to be a zealous advocate for the class was compromised by his collaboration with counsel for MasterCard, an entity with interests divergent to those of the class ; there is reason to be concerned that he was not acting solely in the class's interests when he, teamed with Keila Ravelo, engaged in settlement negotiations and decision-making.

  2. Representatives John Boehner on Wednesday:

    Listen, because America has essentially a two-party system, each of the parties represents a pretty wide divergent set of views, you've got a member here and a member there who are off the reservation. No big deal.

  3. Gloria Mark:

    Just a 20-minute walk in nature can help significantly relax people, and we found it can help people produce significantly more ideas — it’s called divergent thinking.

  4. Mike Lee:

    Given the similarity in competition issues involved, divvying up these investigations is sure to waste resources, split valuable expertise across the agencies, and likely result in divergent antitrust enforcement.

  5. Gita Gopinath:

    Multispeed recoveries are under way in all regions and across income groups, linked to stark differences in the pace of vaccine rollout, the extent of economic policy support, and structural factors such as reliance on tourism, the divergent recovery paths are likely to create significantly wider gaps in living standards between developing countries and others.

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