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diverge

 

[ dษชหˆvษœหrdส’ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

in decision-making

To diverge means to move or extend in different directions from a common point. It can also refer to a difference of opinion or belief.

Synonyms

branch off, deviate, separate, split

Examples of usage

  • The group's opinions began to diverge as they discussed the issue further.
  • As we reached the fork in the road, the paths started to diverge.
Context #2 | Verb

in mathematics

In mathematics, to diverge means that a sequence or series does not have a finite limit.

Synonyms

deviate, stray, vary

Examples of usage

  • The infinite series diverges as the terms do not approach a specific number.
Context #3 | Verb

in nature

In nature, diverge can describe the process of species evolving and developing differences from a common ancestor.

Synonyms

differentiate, evolve, split

Examples of usage

  • Over time, the bird populations on the two isolated islands began to diverge in appearance and behavior.

Translations

Translations of the word "diverge" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น divergir

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เค…เคฒเค— เคนเฅ‹เคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช abweichen

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ menyimpang

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฒั–ะดั…ะธะปัั‚ะธัั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ rozchodziฤ‡ siฤ™

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๅˆ†ๅฒใ™ใ‚‹ (bunki suru)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท diverger

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ divergir

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sapmak

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๊ฐˆ๋ผ์ง€๋‹ค

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุชุจุงุนุฏ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ odchรฝlit se

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ odchรฝliลฅ sa

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๅˆ†ๆญง (fฤ“nqรญ)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ razhajati se

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ skiljast

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐะถั‹ั€ะฐัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ’แƒแƒงแƒแƒคแƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ fษ™rqlษ™nmษ™k

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ divergir

Etymology

The word 'diverge' comes from the Latin word 'divergere', which is a combination of 'di-' (apart) and 'vergere' (to turn). The concept of divergence has been used in various fields such as mathematics, biology, and decision-making processes. It reflects the idea of moving away from a common point or path, whether it's in physical directions, opinions, or evolutionary paths.

See also: divergence, divergences, divergent, diverging.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,404, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.