divergent Meaning, Definition & Usage

  1. adjective satellite diverging from another or from a standard
    • a divergent opinion
  2. adjective tending to move apart in different directions
    diverging.

WordNet

Di*ver"gent adjective
Etymology
Cf. F. divergent. See Diverge.
Definitions
  1. Receding farther and farther from each other, as lines radiating from one point; deviating gradually from a given direction; -- opposed to convergent.
  2. (Optics) Causing divergence of rays; as, a divergent lens.
  3. Fig.: Disagreeing from something given; differing; as, a divergent statement.

Webster 1913