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diverging

 

[ dɪˈvɜːrdʒɪŋ ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

mathematics

Tending to be or become different or develop in different directions.

Synonyms

deviating, different, disparate, varying

Examples of usage

  • The two lines are diverging as they extend outward from the common point.
  • Over time, the results of the experiment are diverging, indicating a need for further investigation.
Context #2 | Verb

general

Separate from another route, especially a main one, and go in a different direction.

Synonyms

branch off, deviate, separate, split

Examples of usage

  • After the accident, traffic was diverging onto side roads to avoid the congestion.
  • The river diverges into two branches further downstream.

Translations

Translations of the word "diverging" in other languages:

🇵🇹 divergente

🇮🇳 विचलन (vichlan)

🇩🇪 divergierend

🇮🇩 menyimpang

🇺🇦 що розходиться

🇵🇱 rozbieżny

🇯🇵 分岐する (bunki suru)

🇫🇷 divergent

🇪🇸 divergente

🇹🇷 sapma

🇰🇷 분기하는 (bungihaneun)

🇸🇦 متباين (mutabayin)

🇨🇿 rozbíhavý

🇸🇰 rozbiehavý

🇨🇳 分歧的 (fēnqí de)

🇸🇮 razhajajoč

🇮🇸 frávikandi

🇰🇿 ауытқыған (auytqyğan)

🇬🇪 განსხვავებული (gansxvavebuli)

🇦🇿 fərqli

🇲🇽 divergente

Etymology

The word 'diverging' originated from the Latin word 'divergere', which is a combination of 'di-' meaning 'apart' and 'vergere' meaning 'to turn'. The term has been used in various fields such as mathematics, physics, and general language to indicate a separation or deviation from a common point or path.

See also: diverge, divergence, divergences, divergent.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #16,585, this word belongs to specialized vocabulary. While not common in everyday speech, it enriches your ability to express complex ideas.