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divergent

adj.
C1 Advanced US //daɪˈvɝdʒənt// UK //daɪvˈɜːdʒənt// di·ver·gent

adj. moving or developing in different directions. You use this word when two things start the same but become different over time.

adj. moving apart or differing in character, direction, or opinion. Often used in academic or technical contexts to describe distinct paths or views.


SIMPLE

The two rivers follow divergent paths.

CONTEXTUAL

Their career plans took divergent paths after graduation.

COMPLEX

The divergent views on economic policy made a compromise nearly impossible.

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Origin

From Latin dis- (“apart”) + vergere (“to turn”) + the adjectival suffix -ent.

Usage

The adjective is transitive in meaning but used attributively or predicatively; often paired with 'views', 'paths', or 'opinions'.

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