Definitions for diverse
dɪˈvɜrs, daɪ-, ˈdaɪ vɜrsdi·verse

Princeton's WordNet(4.33 / 3 votes)Rate this definition:

1. divers(a), diverse(adj)

   many and different

   "tourist offices of divers nationalities"; "a person of diverse talents"

2. diverse, various(adj)

   distinctly dissimilar or unlike

   "celebrities as diverse as Bob Hope and Bob Dylan"; "animals as various as the jaguar and the cavy and the sloth"

Wiktionary(4.50 / 2 votes)Rate this definition:

1. diverse(Adverb)

   In different directions; diversely.

   Etymology: From diversus, also written divorsus, past participle of divertere, divortere; see divert.

2. diverse(Adjective)

   consisting of many different elements; various

   Etymology: From diversus, also written divorsus, past participle of divertere, divortere; see divert.

3. diverse(Adjective)

   different; unlike; dissimilar; distinct; separate.

   Etymology: From diversus, also written divorsus, past participle of divertere, divortere; see divert.

Webster Dictionary(4.50 / 2 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Diverse(adj)

   different; unlike; dissimilar; distinct; separate

   Etymology: [The same word as divers. See Divers.]

2. Diverse(adj)

   capable of various forms; multiform

   Etymology: [The same word as divers. See Divers.]

3. Diverse(adverb)

   in different directions; diversely

   Etymology: [The same word as divers. See Divers.]

4. Diverse(verb)

   to turn aside

   Etymology: [The same word as divers. See Divers.]

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1. Diverse

   Diverse is an American rapper. An underground hip-hop artist, he has received critical acclaim "from knowledgeable heads worldwide".

Chambers 20th Century Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition:

1. Diverse

   dī′vėrs, or div-ėrs′, adj. different: unlike: multiform: various.—adv. Dī′versely, or Diverse′ly.

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1. diverse

   Song lyrics by diverse -- Explore a large variety of song lyrics performed by diverse on the Lyrics.com website.

British National Corpus

1. Adjectives Frequency

   Rank popularity for the word 'diverse' in Adjectives Frequency: #843

Anagrams for diverse »

1. derives, dervise, deviser, revised, sivered

2. Derives

3. Dervise

4. Revised

5. Sivered

How to pronounce diverse?

1. 

   Alex

   US English

   

   Daniel

   British

   

   Karen

   Australian

   

   Veena

   Indian

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of diverse in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of diverse in Pythagorean Numerology is: 1

Examples of diverse in a Sentence

1. President Francois Hollande:

   Accor has Chinese shareholders because it is growing in Asia, but I am watching closely to make sure that the capital of this big company remains in diverse hands.

2. Emeasoba George:

   Psalms 66:12 says, you let men ride over our heads. We passed through water and fire. Yet, you finally brought us to a place of abundance. That is to say, God might allow you to pass through difficulties, hard times or diverse challenges in order to eventually make your life, future and end better off or worthwhile (mark you). ~Emeasoba George

3. Pembroke College bursar Andrew Cates:

   As a college which prides itself on the high standard of its cuisine and wants all our students of diverse background to feel a valued part of our community, we encourage our catering staff to take the views of any of our students seriously.

4. Greg Ballard:

   We are a diverse city, and I want everyone who visits and lives in Indy to feel comfortable here. (The bill) sends the wrong signal.

5. Cathy Lawhon:

   It’s up to individual students to determine which employers may or may not align with their diverse talents, values and interests.

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