English Dictionary
Definition of “diverge”
diverge (daɪˈvɜːdʒ
)
Definitions
verb
- to separate or cause to separate and go in different directions from a point
- (intr) to be at variance; differ ⇒
our opinions diverge
- (intr) to deviate from a prescribed course
- (intr) mathematics (of a series or sequence) to have no limit
Word Origin
C17: from Medieval Latin dīvergere, from Latin di-² + vergere to turn
Usage examples
Let us take the most important questions one at a time and not diverge too far with the lesser questions that will arise.
Zindell, David, The Broken God (1993)Random mutation and selection alone would have caused these populations to diverge.
New Scientist (1999)Our expectations of ourselves, and our potential place in this new world order, dramatically diverge from our real capabilities.
Globe and Mail (2003)`Individuals may diverge in their rates of ageing through middle age, approaching a state of `old age" at different rates.
Times, Sunday Times (2004)However, in their interpretation of what took place authors diverge widely.
Overbeek, Henk, Global Capitalism and National Decline (1989)
