divergent

di·ver·gent

adj \-jənt\

Definition of DIVERGENT

1

a : diverging from each other <divergent paths> b : differing from each other or from a standard <the divergent interests of capital and labor>

2

: relating to or being an infinite sequence that does not have a limit or an infinite series whose partial sums do not have a limit

3

: causing divergence of rays <a divergent lens>

— di·ver·gent·ly adverb

Origin of DIVERGENT

Latin divergent-, divergens, present participle of divergere

First Known Use: 1696

Rhymes with DIVERGENT

assurgent, convergent, detergent, emergent, insurgent, resurgent