divergent

[dɪˈvɜːdʒənt]

divergent Definition

• 1. tending to be different or develop in different directions
• 2. departing from a set course or path

Using divergent: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "divergent" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

• Example

  The two sisters had divergent personalities.

• Example

  The company's profits showed divergent trends in different regions.

• Example

  The divergent opinions of the committee members led to a heated debate.

divergent Synonyms and Antonyms

Synonyms for divergent

• different
• dissimilar
• contrasting
• various
• unlike

Antonyms for divergent

• convergent
• similar
• parallel
• coherent

Phrases with divergent

• divergent series

  a mathematical series that does not converge to a limit

  Example

  The harmonic series is an example of a divergent series.

• divergent thinking

  a thought process used to generate creative ideas by exploring many possible solutions

  Example

  Brainstorming is an example of divergent thinking.

• divergent plate boundary

  a boundary where two tectonic plates move away from each other

  Example

  The Mid-Atlantic Ridge is an example of a divergent plate boundary.

Origins of divergent

from Latin 'divergere', meaning 'to separate'

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Summary: divergent in Brief

The term 'divergent' [dɪˈvɜːdʒənt] refers to things that tend to be different or develop in different directions, or depart from a set course or path. It can describe personalities, opinions, or trends, as in 'The two sisters had divergent personalities.' 'Divergent' also has specific meanings in mathematics and geology, such as 'divergent series' and 'divergent plate boundary.'