Definitions for diverge
dɪˈvɜrdʒ, daɪ-di·verge

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. divergeverb

   move or draw apart

   "The two paths diverge here"

2. divergeverb

   have no limits as a mathematical series

3. divergeverb

   extend in a different direction

   "The lines start to diverge here"; "Their interests diverged"

4. deviate, vary, diverge, departverb

   be at variance with; be out of line with

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. divergeverb

   To run apart; to separate; to tend into different directions.

2. divergeverb

   To become different; to run apart; to separate; to tend into different directions.

   Both stories start out the same way, but they diverge halfway through.

3. divergeverb

   To separate, to tend into a different direction (from another line or path).

   The sidewalk runs next to the street for a few miles, then diverges from it and turns north.

4. divergeverb

   To become different, to separate (from another line or path).

   The software is pretty good, except for a few cases where its behavior diverges from user expectations.

5. divergeverb

   Not to converge: to have no limit, or no finite limit.

   The sequence uE000152879uE001 diverges to infinity: that is, it increases without bound.

6. Etymology: From divergo, from di- + vergo.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. To DIVERGEverb

   To tend various ways from one point.

   Etymology: divergo, Latin.

   Homogeneal rays, which flow from several points of any object, and fall perpendicularly on any reflecting surface, shall afterwards diverge from so many points. Isaac Newton, Opt.

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1. diverge

   In a general context, diverge means to separate and move away from each other in different directions; to become different or develop in different directions. It can also refer to deviate or depart from a set course or opinion. This term is often used in various fields such as mathematics, science, and arts.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Divergeverb

   to extend from a common point in different directions; to tend from one point and recede from each other; to tend to spread apart; to turn aside or deviate (as from a given direction); -- opposed to converge; as, rays of light diverge as they proceed from the sun

2. Divergeverb

   to differ from a typical form; to vary from a normal condition; to dissent from a creed or position generally held or taken

3. Etymology: [L. di- = dis- + vergere to bend, incline. See Verge.]

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Diverge

   di-vėrj′, v.i. to incline or turn apart: to tend from a common point in different directions: to vary from the standard.—ns. Diverge′ment; Diverg′ence, Diverg′ency, a tendency to recede from one point.—adj. Diverg′ent.—adv. Diverg′ingly. [L. dis, asunder, vergĕre, to incline.]

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of diverge in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of diverge in Pythagorean Numerology is: 7

Examples of diverge in a Sentence

1. Stephen Lee:

   We will see export growth increasingly diverge between the U.S. and non-U.S. economies amid high volatility in headline numbers.

2. Samuel Butler:

   Truth is generally kindness, but where the two diverge and collide, kindness should override truth.

3. John Springford:

   There’s still a lot of uncertainty about what the ultimate steady-state relationship between the UK and EU is going to be, particularly how much the UK is going to diverge from EU regulations.

4. Silvio Inzucchi:

   The event curves begin to diverge almost on day one, there seems to be something about this medication that has a very early impact.

5. Mairead McGuinness:

   The United Kingdom intention to diverge requires a case-by-case discussion in each area. Equivalence and divergence are polar opposites, i am optimistic that over time, through cooperation and trust, we will build a stable and balanced relationship with our UK friends.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=diverge
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Diverge
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=diverge
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/diverge
6. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=diverge