divers
n. C2 Proficiency US //ˈdaɪvɝz// divers
n. an old-fashioned way to say 'several' or 'various'. You might see this in very old books to describe a group of different things.
n. of varying types; several. Archaic or literary in register; distinct from the modern noun 'divers' (people who dive).
The traveler visited divers places across the continent.
The old library contained divers manuscripts from the medieval period, each written in a different hand.
The collection was composed of divers artifacts gathered from across the empire, reflecting a wide range of cultural influences and artistic traditions.
See diver.
See diverse.
Usage
Always precedes the noun it modifies; does not take a comparative or superlative form.