Divergent: meaning, definitions and examples

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divergent

 

[ dɪˈvɜːrdʒənt ]

Adjective
Context #1 | Adjective

movie genre

Divergent is a term used to describe a genre of movies that focus on characters who do not fit into the norms of society. These movies often explore themes of individuality, rebellion, and nonconformity.

Synonyms

atypical, nonconforming, unconventional

Examples of usage

  • The Hunger Games series is a popular example of divergent cinema.
  • Movies like Divergent and The Maze Runner fall into the divergent genre.
Context #2 | Adjective

mathematics

In mathematics, divergent is used to describe a sequence or series that does not have a finite limit. It means that the terms of the sequence or series do not approach a single value as the sequence progresses.

Synonyms

nonconvergent, unbounded

Examples of usage

  • The sum of the series 1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + ... is divergent.
  • The sequence 1, -1, 1, -1, ... is an example of a divergent sequence.

Translations

Translations of the word "divergent" in other languages:

🇵🇹 divergente

🇮🇳 विचलित

🇩🇪 abweichend

🇮🇩 menyimpang

🇺🇦 відмінний

🇵🇱 rozbieżny

🇯🇵 異なる (ことなる)

🇫🇷 divergent

🇪🇸 divergente

🇹🇷 farklı

🇰🇷 다른

🇸🇦 مختلف

🇨🇿 odlišný

🇸🇰 odlišný

🇨🇳 分歧的 (fēnqí de)

🇸🇮 različen

🇮🇸 frábrugðinn

🇰🇿 айырмашылығы бар

🇬🇪 განსხვავებული

🇦🇿 fərqli

🇲🇽 divergente

Word origin

The word 'divergent' comes from the Latin word 'divergere', which means 'to separate'. The term has been used in various fields such as mathematics, literature, and film to describe things that deviate from the norm or move in different directions. The concept of divergence is often associated with uniqueness, creativity, and exploration of new ideas.

See also: diverge, divergence, divergences, diverging.

Word Frequency Rank

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