Definition of divergent
1a : moving or extending in different directions from a common point : diverging from each other divergent pathsb : differing from each other or from a standard the divergent interests of capital and labor
2 mathematics : relating to or being an infinite (see 1infinite 4c) sequence that does not have a limit or an infinite series whose partial sums do not have a limit
3 physics : causing rays (see 2ray 1b) to draw apart from a common center : causing divergence of rays a divergent lens
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Recent Examples of divergent from the Web
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The fascination of the piece, which has been exhibited in New York and Moscow, stems from how divergent Huppert’s expressions can appear when viewed from slightly different angles.
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USA TODAY In Louisville, households often strive for harmony between divergent ideas.
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Hudson, who will receive the innovation honor, has also been credited with helping to change the face of Huntsville in areas as divergent as downtown redevelopment, biotechnology and the arts.
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Before then, trains traveling from one city to another would arrive at wildly divergent times based on local timekeeping variations.
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The club is 9-5-5 overall in 2017 and has managed major upsets with two divergent starting lineups, which speaks to the quality and depth head coach Alan Koch has plucked from a roster that now numbers 24, as well as Koch's tactical prowess.
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But finding ways to respect divergent views doesn’t mean that people will agree.
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And though tonight's finale promises more divergent behavior from Landon—
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Therein lies the opportunity for disruption: How can retailers satisfy the needs of divergent shopping tastes without overwhelming potential customers with aisles of products that most will never purchase?
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Origin and Etymology of divergent
Latin divergent-, divergens, present participle of divergere
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