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divergent

/daɪˈvɜːr.dʒənt/
di · ver · gent
Adverb:divergently
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1

Tending to be different or develop in different directions, especially regarding ideas, opinions, or cultural paths.

Example

"The two scholars held sharply divergent views on the causes of the economic recession."

2

Moving or extending apart from a common point or from each other (used especially in physics, optics, and geology).

Example

"A concave lens causes parallel rays of light to become divergent as they pass through."

3

Having no finite limit or sum as the number of terms increases indefinitely (of a mathematical series or sequence).

Example

"The harmonic series is a classic example of a divergent series whose terms approach zero."

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 17th century from Medieval Latin divergentem, the present participle of divergere ('to go in different directions'), formed from dis- ('apart') and vergere ('to bend, turn, or incline').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Divergent. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/divergent
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