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

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   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.

4. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishDIVERGENT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   1. diverging. 2. varying from one another or from a norm; deviating; different.

5. dictionary.cambridge.org › us › dictionaryDIVERGENT | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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

6. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishdivergent adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and...

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   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.

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   Divergent definition: diverging; differing; deviating.. See examples of DIVERGENT used in a sentence.

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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.

9. thewordcounter.com › meaning-of-divergentWhat Does Divergent Mean? | The Word Counter

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   May 4, 2021 · Overall, the word divergent, pronounced daɪˈvɜːdʒənt, is an adjective that describes someone or something that differs from the usual, or strays from a common point. This can be used literally or figuratively, and is a very versatile word in the English language.

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    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.

11. www.yourdictionary.com › divergentDivergent Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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    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.