Diverge(v. i.) To extend from a common point in different directions; to tend from one point and recede from each other; to tend to spread apart; to turn aside or deviate (as from a given direction); -- opposed to converge; as, rays of light diverge as they proceed from the sun.
Diverge(v. i.) To differ from a typical form; to vary from a normal condition; to dissent from a creed or position generally held or taken.
Diverged(imp. & p. p.) of Diverge
Divergement(n.) Divergence.
Divergence(n.) Alt. of Divergency
Divergency(n.) A receding from each other in moving from a common center; the state of being divergent; as, an angle is made by the divergence of straight lines.
Divergency(n.) Disagreement; difference.
Divergent(a.) Receding farther and farther from each other, as lines radiating from one point; deviating gradually from a given direction; -- opposed to convergent.
Divergent(a.) Causing divergence of rays; as, a divergent lens.
Divergent(a.) Fig.: Disagreeing from something given; differing; as, a divergent statement.
Diverging(a.) Tending in different directions from a common center; spreading apart; divergent.
Diverging(p. pr. & vb. n.) of Diverge
Divergingly(adv.) In a diverging manner.
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