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

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. divergentadjective

   diverging from another or from a standard

   "a divergent opinion"

2. divergent, divergingadjective

   tending to move apart in different directions

WiktionaryRate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

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 DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Divergentadjective

   Tending to various parts from one point.

   Etymology: from divergens, Lat.

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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 DictionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

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 TermsRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. divergent

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

EntomologyRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

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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Anagrams for divergent »

1. ridge vent

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How to say divergent in sign language?

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. 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.

2. 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.

3. Jay Olson:

   The test measures divergent thinking and verbal creativity, which are important but limited aspects of overall creativity. Our task won't predict your creative culinary skills, but it will predict performance on various types of problem-solving, which suggests it is doing more than simply measuring vocabulary, still, we'll need future research to assess how our task relates to other verbal abilities or intelligence more broadly.

4. 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.

5. 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.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=divergent
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Divergent
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=divergent
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/divergent
6. ^ Dictionary of Nautical Terms
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/26000/pg26000-images.html#:~:text=divergent
7. ^ Entomology
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/22748/22748-h/22748-h.htm#:~:text=divergent
8. ^ Usage in printed sources
   https://books.google.com/ngrams/graph?content=divergent