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Diverging

of Diverge

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Branching 84% connected

of Branch

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

Open English WordNet links these adjective senses as similar in meaning; they are not necessarily interchangeable.

Branching 84% connected

of Branch

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

Open English WordNet links these adjective senses as similar in meaning; they are not necessarily interchangeable.

Radiating 84% connected

of Radiate

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

Open English WordNet links these adjective senses as similar in meaning; they are not necessarily interchangeable.

Radiating 84% connected

of Radiate

oewn 2023 50% interchangeable

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Oblique 66% connected

Not erect or perpendicular; neither parallel to, nor at right angles from, the base; slanting; inclined.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Oblique 66% connected

Not erect or perpendicular; neither parallel to, nor at right angles from, the base; slanting; inclined.

oewn 2023 0% interchangeable

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Divergent 92% connected

Receding farther and farther from each other, as lines radiating from one point; deviating gradually from a given direction; -- opposed to convergent.

oewn 2023 68% interchangeable

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