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diverge

v.
B2 Upper Intermediate US //dɪˈvɝdʒ// UK //daɪvˈɜːdʒ// di·verge

v. to move away from a common path or to become different from something else. In math, it means two lines or numbers go in different directions and never meet.

v. to move away from a common point or path; to become distinct or different. In a mathematical context, it describes the behavior of two curves or sequences that do not intersect and maintain a growing distance.


SIMPLE

The two roads diverge at the old bridge.

CONTEXTUAL

The two lines on the graph begin to diverge as the value of x increases.

COMPLEX

While the initial results appeared similar, the two research teams eventually diverged in their conclusions regarding the long-term impact of the policy change.

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From Medieval Latin dīvergō (“bend away from, go in a different direction”), from Latin dī- + vergō (“bend”).

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