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diverged

 

[ dɪˈvɜrdʒd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

movement away

Diverged refers to the action of moving or extending in different directions from a common point. It often implies a gradual separation or difference developing over time. This term is frequently used in discussions about paths, lines, or ideas splitting apart. In academic contexts, it might also relate to the evolution of species or variations in theories.

Synonyms

departed, dissociated, separated, split

Examples of usage

  • The two paths diverged in the woods.
  • Their opinions on the matter have diverged significantly over the years.
  • As technology advances, the methods for communication have diverged from traditional means.

Translations

Translations of the word "diverged" in other languages:

🇵🇹 divergente

🇮🇳 भिन्न

🇩🇪 abgewichen

🇮🇩 berbeda

🇺🇦 відхилився

🇵🇱 rozeszły się

🇯🇵 分岐した

🇫🇷 divergent

🇪🇸 divergente

🇹🇷 sapmak

🇰🇷 분기된

🇸🇦 تباين

🇨🇿 odchýlený

🇸🇰 odchýlený

🇨🇳 发散的

🇸🇮 odklonil

🇮🇸 frávikinn

🇰🇿 бөлінген

🇬🇪 გამიჯნული

🇦🇿 ayrılan

🇲🇽 divergente

Etymology

The word 'diverged' originates from the Latin verb 'divergere', which means 'to turn aside' or 'to differ'. The prefix 'di-' implies 'apart' or 'in different directions', while the root 'vergere' means 'to bend or turn'. First recorded in English in the late 14th century, the term has been used to describe both physical and abstract separations. Its usage has evolved in accordance with the development of scientific language, particularly in biology, where it denotes the process by which related groups evolve different traits. Over time, 'diverged' has found a place in various fields such as mathematics, literature, and social sciences, emphasizing the separation or differing paths in concepts or entities.

Word Frequency Rank

Positioned at #22,301, this word is part of extensive vocabulary. It's relatively rare in general usage but may be important in specific fields or formal writing.