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- [dih-vur-juh nt, dahy-]
- /dɪˈvɜr dʒənt, daɪ-/
- /ˌdaɪˈvɜːdʒ/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-vur-juh nt, dahy-]
- /dɪˈvɜr dʒənt, daɪ-/
Definitions of divergent word
- adjective divergent diverging; differing; deviating. 1
- adjective divergent pertaining to or causing divergence. 1
- adjective divergent (of a mathematical expression) having no finite limits. 1
- noun divergent Tending to be different or develop in different directions. 1
- adjective divergent deviating, diverging 1
- adjective divergent mathematics: not converging 1
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Origin of divergent
First appearance:
before 1690 One of the 49% oldest English words
First recorded in 1690-1700, divergent is from the Medieval Latin word dīvergent- (stem of dīvergēns, present participle of dīvergere). See diverge, -ent
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Parts of speech for Divergent
noun
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verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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divergent popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 82% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".
divergent usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for divergent
adj divergent
- conflicting — clashing; contradictory
- different — not alike in character or quality; distinct in nature; dissimilar: The two brothers are very different, although they are identical twins.
- various — of different kinds, as two or more things; differing one from another: Various experiments have not proved his theory.
- dissimilar — not similar; unlike; different.
- disparate — distinct in kind; essentially different; dissimilar: disparate ideas.
adjective divergent
- differing — to disagree in opinion, belief, etc.; be at variance; disagree (often followed by with or from): His business partner always differs with him.
- opposing — to act against or provide resistance to; combat.
- disagreeing — Present participle of disagree.
adverb divergent
- off — so as to be no longer supported or attached: This button is about to come off.
Antonyms for divergent
adj divergent
- harmonious — marked by agreement in feeling, attitude, or action: a harmonious group.
- alike — If two or more things are alike, they are similar in some way.
- homogeneous — composed of parts or elements that are all of the same kind; not heterogeneous: a homogeneous population.
- like — in like manner with; similarly to; in the manner characteristic of: He works like a beaver.
- similar — having a likeness or resemblance, especially in a general way: two similar houses.
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