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- Dictionarydivergent/dʌɪˈvəːdʒ(ə)nt/
adjective
- 1. tending to be different or develop in different directions: "divergent interpretations" Similar Opposite
- 2. (of a series) increasing indefinitely as more of its terms are added.
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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.
The meaning of DIVERGENT is moving or extending in different directions from a common point : diverging from each other. How to use divergent in a sentence. Synonym Discussion of Divergent.
DIVERGENT meaning: 1. different or becoming different from something else: 2. considering many different…. Learn more.
Divergent definition: diverging; differing; deviating.. See examples of DIVERGENT used in a sentence.
1. diverging. 2. varying from one another or from a norm; deviating; different.
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.
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.
adj. 1. diverging or causing divergence. 2. (of opinions, interests, etc) different. 3. (Mathematics) maths (of a series) having no limit; not convergent. 4. (Botany) botany (of plant organs) farther apart at their tops than at their bases. diˈvergently adv.
adjective. Diverging. Webster's New World. Drawing apart from a common point; diverging. American Heritage. Similar definitions. Departing from convention. American Heritage. Varying from one another or from a norm; deviating; different. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Causing divergence. Webster's New World. Similar definitions.
What does the adjective divergent mean? There are five meanings listed in OED's entry for the adjective divergent. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence. divergent has developed meanings and uses in subjects including. mathematics (1830s) psychology (1950s) Entry status.
