Divergent

Pronunciation: /daɪˈvɜrdʒənt/

Definitions of divergent

adjective deviating from a straight line or course

Example Sentences

A1 The two roads diverged in the woods, one leading to the town and the other to the river.

A2 The opinions of the group were divergent, with some members strongly disagreeing with each other.

B1 The results of the experiment were divergent from what was expected, causing confusion among the researchers.

B2 The political parties had divergent views on how to address the economic crisis.

C1 The divergent paths of the characters in the novel mirrored the choices we make in our own lives.

C2 The divergent interpretations of the painting by art critics highlighted the subjective nature of art appreciation.

Examples of divergent in a Sentence

formal The two scientific theories are divergent in their conclusions.

informal Their opinions on the matter are totally divergent.

slang Their ideas are like, totally divergent, dude.

figurative The paths they chose in life were divergent, leading them in opposite directions.

Grammatical Forms of divergent

• past tense: diverged
• plural: divergents
• comparative: more divergent
• superlative: most divergent
• present tense: diverge
• future tense: will diverge
• perfect tense: have diverged
• continuous tense: is diverging
• singular: divergent
• positive degree: divergent
• infinitive: to diverge
• gerund: diverging
• participle: diverged

Origin and Evolution of divergent

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'divergent' originated from the Latin word 'divergens', which is the present participle of 'divergere' meaning 'to separate or go in different directions'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'divergent' has come to be used in various contexts to describe things that move or extend in different directions, diverging from a common point or path. It is commonly used in mathematics, science, and literature to denote a divergence or deviation from a central point or theme.