divergent
adjective
di·ver·gent
də-ˈvər-jənt 
dī-
1
a
: moving or extending in different directions from a common point : diverging from each other
divergent paths
see also divergent evolution
b
: differing from each other or from a standard
the divergent interests of capital and labor
2
mathematics
: relating to or being an infinite (see infinite entry 1 sense 4c) sequence that does not have a limit or an infinite series whose partial sums do not have a limit
3
physics
: causing rays (see ray entry 2 sense 1b) to draw apart from a common center : causing divergence of rays
a divergent lens
divergently
adverb
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Negotiations between Iran and the United States are hitting a rough patch over divergent visions for the future of the Islamic Republic’s nuclear program.
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Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 16 Apr. 2025
Some level of inequality in terms of aspirations for income level and differences in human contentment is inevitable, based on divergent personality types.
—Saleem H. Ali, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Red teaming mitigates this risk by deliberately introducing divergent viewpoints and critical questioning, thus promoting resilience and strategic clarity in decision-making.
—Bryce Hoffman, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
While that’s likely true — at least for the time being — Bezos’ promise that divergent viewpoints’ will not be welcome at the Post is already being fulfilled.
—Liam Reilly, CNN, 12 Mar. 2025
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Timothy Nerozzi, The Washington Examiner, 16 Apr. 2025
Some level of inequality in terms of aspirations for income level and differences in human contentment is inevitable, based on divergent personality types.
—Saleem H. Ali, Forbes.com, 8 Apr. 2025
Red teaming mitigates this risk by deliberately introducing divergent viewpoints and critical questioning, thus promoting resilience and strategic clarity in decision-making.
—Bryce Hoffman, Forbes, 23 Mar. 2025
While that’s likely true — at least for the time being — Bezos’ promise that divergent viewpoints’ will not be welcome at the Post is already being fulfilled.
—Liam Reilly, CNN, 12 Mar. 2025
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“Divergent.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/divergent. Accessed 23 Apr. 2025.
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