divergent
diverging; differing; deviating.
pertaining to or causing divergence.
(of a mathematical expression) having no finite limits.
Origin of divergent
1Other words from divergent
- di·ver·gent·ly, adverb
- non·di·ver·gent, adjective
- non·di·ver·gent·ly, adverb
- un·di·ver·gent, adjective
- un·di·ver·gent·ly, adverb
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How to use divergent in a sentence
In the divergent series, factions are at war with each other.
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We shall have here two divergent lines of approach within parallel fields.
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My Religion | Leo TolstoyOpinions as to the wisdom of giving such manuals to penitents are certainly very divergent.
The Sexual Life of the Child | Albert MollThe divergent interests of the farming, free trade West and of the manufacturing, protectionist East made for friction.
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British Dictionary definitions for divergent
/ (daɪˈvɜːdʒənt) /
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
usage For divergent
Derived forms of divergent
- divergently, adverb
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