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   divergent

   /dʌɪˈvəːdʒ(ə)nt/

   adjective

   • 1. tending to be different or develop in different directions: "divergent interpretations" Similar differingvaryingdifferentdissimilarunlikeunalikedisparatecontrastingcontrastiveantitheticalopposeddisagreeingconflictingclashingincompatiblecontradictoryat oddsat variancein oppositionOpposite similar
   • ▪ (of thought) using a variety of premises, especially unfamiliar premises, as bases for inference, and avoiding common limiting assumptions in making deductions: "divergent thinking"
   • 2. (of a series) increasing indefinitely as more of its terms are added.

   Derivatives

   • 1. divergency noun
   • 2. divergently adverb

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › dictionary › englishDIVERGENT | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   Divergent means different or becoming different from something else, or considering many different possibilities in a way that helps you to think of new ideas or solutions. Learn more about the word, its usage, and related terms with Cambridge Dictionary.

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   DIVERGENT meaning: 1. different or becoming different from something else: 2. considering many different…. Learn more.

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   Learn the meaning of divergent as an adjective in different contexts, such as mathematics, physics, and grammar. See synonyms, examples, word history, and related phrases of divergent.

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   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. Discover More. Usage.

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   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.

7. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › english › divergentdivergent adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   Learn the meaning, pronunciation and usage of the adjective divergent, which means developing or moving in different directions or becoming less similar. See examples, synonyms and related words.

8. www.thefreedictionary.com › divergentDivergent - definition of divergent by The Free Dictionary

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   Divergent means drawing apart, departing, or differing from something. Find out the origin, usage, and examples of this word, as well as related terms and translations.