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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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   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.

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

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

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   1. diverging or causing divergence. 2. (of opinions, interests, etc) different. 3. mathematics. (of a series) having no limit; not convergent. 4. botany. (of plant organs) farther apart at their tops than at their bases.

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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.

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   divergent. 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. Questions about grammar and vocabulary?

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   Define divergent. divergent synonyms, divergent pronunciation, divergent translation, English dictionary definition of divergent. adj. 1. Drawing apart from a common point; diverging. 2. Departing from convention. 3. Differing from another: a divergent opinion. 4. Mathematics Failing...

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    Jun 2, 2024 · They have always occurred in the translation process, but perhaps we have not been fully aware of them, or have not been able to categorise them with sufficient precision until now. ( mathematics) (said of a sequence or series) Diverging; not approaching a limit. Disagreeing from something given; differing.

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    A complete guide to the word "DIVERGENT": definitions, pronunciations, synonyms, grammar insights, collocations, examples, and translations.