1. Adjective
Receding farther and farther from each other, as lines radiating from one point; deviating gradually from a given direction; -- opposed to convergent.
2. Adjective
Causing divergence of rays; as, a divergent lens.
3. Adjective
Fig.: Disagreeing from something given; differing; as, a divergent statement.
4. Adjective
diverging from another or from a standard; "a divergent opinion"
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