divergent

Phonetic Respelling: [ dih-vur-juhnt, dahy- ]

Definition:

adj. diverging varying from one another or from a norm; deviating; different causing divergence not convergent; as a mathematical sequence

Sentence:

The sister's divergent opinions kept them from being harmonious.

More example sentences:

The sister's divergent opinions kept them from being harmonious.

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''He and I had divergent interests.'' What does 'divergent' mean?

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''She watched the man and the horse sulkily for a minute before continuing her slow and divergent path to the river.'' What does 'divergent' mean?

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Synonyms:

different; deviating; varying

Antonyms:

same; convergent; parallel; similar

Divergent rhymes:

• Two Syllable Rhymes
  • sergent
  • urgent
• Three Syllable Rhymes
  • convergent
  • detergent
  • emergent
  • insurgent
  • resurgent