divergent
Divergent (adj) means moving further apart from each other.
adj
1
Moving further apart from each other.
"Four zebras stood despondent facing divergent directions like an old European film or a '90s band photo."
— “Zoo”, Zoo (2020)
2
(maths) Describes a sequence or series that never settles towards a fixed value.
3
Different from, or not matching, something else that was mentioned.
4
Making rays of light spread apart.
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Etymology
Formed from Latin dis- (“apart”) and vergere (“to turn”), plus the adjectival suffix -ent.
Synonyms
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diverging
Antonyms
convergent
Rhymes for divergent
See all rhymes for divergent →Frequently asked questions
What is the meaning of divergent?
"divergent" (adj) means moving further apart from each other.
What is another word for divergent?
Other words for "divergent" include diverging.
What is the opposite of divergent?
The opposite of "divergent" is convergent.
What are the different meanings of divergent?
"divergent" has 3 main meanings: 1. Moving further apart from each other; 2. (maths) Describes a sequence or series that never settles towards a fixed value; 3. Different from, or not matching, something else that was mentioned.
