diverge (Meaning)
diverge (v)
move or draw apart
have no limits as a mathematical series
extend in a different direction
be at variance with; be out of line with
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.
To differ from a typical form; to vary from a normal condition; to dissent from a creed or position generally held or taken.
Synonyms & Antonyms of diverge
diverge Sentence Examples
- As the argument progressed, the opinions of the participants began to diverge sharply.
- The path diverges into two directions, one leading to the forest and the other to the river.
- The results of the experiment diverged significantly from the predicted values.
- The artist's latest work diverges from his previous style, exploring a more abstract aesthetic.
- The two narratives diverge at a crucial point, leading to vastly different outcomes.
- The evolutionary paths of closely related species may diverge over time, resulting in distinct adaptations.
- The two lines diverge as they extend outward, never to intersect again.
- Researchers are exploring the factors that cause galaxies to diverge from the expected Hubble flow.
- The climate in the region diverges significantly from the global average, creating a unique ecosystem.
- The divergences in the genetic code of different organisms provide clues to their evolutionary relationships.
FAQs About the word diverge
move or draw apart, have no limits as a mathematical series, extend in a different direction, be at variance with; be out of line withTo extend from a common po
deviate, turn,swing, veer, swerve, zigzag, turn off, turn back, tack, double (back)
join, meet, converge, join, converge, meet,gather, gather,assemble, assemble
As the argument progressed, the opinions of the participants began to diverge sharply.
The path diverges into two directions, one leading to the forest and the other to the river.
The results of the experiment diverged significantly from the predicted values.
The artist's latest work diverges from his previous style, exploring a more abstract aesthetic.
