divergent

adjective

Pronunciation: dɪˈvɜːrdʒənt

Definition

Moving in different directions from a common point or developing into different forms.

Examples

• The committee members held divergent views on how to allocate the remaining budget.

• Evolutionary biology studies how divergent species share a common ancestor.

• We took divergent routes to avoid the heavy traffic downtown.

Synonyms of divergent

Words with a similar meaning to divergent:

• different
• distinct
• disparate
• divergent

Antonyms of divergent

Words with the opposite meaning to divergent:

• convergent

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