divergent
[ dih-vur-juhnt, dahy- ]
/ dɪˈvɜr dʒənt, daɪ- /
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adjective
diverging; differing; deviating.
pertaining to or causing divergence.
(of a mathematical expression) having no finite limits.
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divergent
/ (daɪˈvɜːdʒənt) /
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
Derived forms of divergent
divergently, adverbusage for divergent
The use of divergent to mean different as in they hold widely divergent views is considered by some people to be incorrect
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