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psychology specialized. considering many different possibilities, especially unusual ones, in a way that helps you to think of new ideas or solutions: The school adopted a new test for giftedness that looked for creative problem solving, divergent thinking, and artistic talent. She is a divergent thinker with an insatiable curiosity. See also.
DIVERGENT meaning: 1. different or becoming different from something else: 2. considering many different…. Learn more.
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.
(of a mathematical expression) having no finite limits. divergent. / daɪˈvɜːdʒənt / 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.
a situation in which two things become different, or the difference between them increases: a divergence of opinion. The figures reveal a marked divergence between public sector pay settlements and those in the private sector.
1. diverging. 2. varying from one another or from a norm; deviating; different.
adjective. /daɪˈvɜːdʒənt/ /daɪˈvɜːrdʒənt/ (formal) developing or moving in different directions; becoming less similar. The two scientists have followed divergent paths since the 1990s. divergent evolution from a common ancestor. Take your English to the next level.