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What is another word for Divergent? – 156 Divergent Synonyms

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    Synonyms & Similar Words

    disparate distinct different separate varied diverse contrastive inconsistent incongruous conflicting contradictory opposed antithetical paradoxical anomalous aberrant deviant diverging differing disagreeing discordant at odds incompatible irreconcilable inconsonant unalike unequal mismatched nonconforming unconventional unorthodox heterodox eccentric odd quirky peculiar offbeat anomalous irregular unusual extraordinary exceptional atypical uncharacteristic

    Meaning of Divergent

    The primary meaning of the word "Divergent" is something that deviates or differs from another or a standard.

    Definitions

    • Moving or extending in different directions from a common point
    • * Deviating or differing from something else, typically a standard or norm
    • * Having or showing a distinct or different quality, character, or tendency

    Etymology of Divergent

    The word "Divergent" comes from the Latin "divergere," which means "to turn apart" or "to move in different directions"
    Historically, the term has been used in various contexts, including mathematics, science, and social sciences, to describe phenomena that move away from a central point or deviate from a norm

    Example Uses

    • The two friends had divergent opinions on the new movie, with one loving it and the other hating it
    • * The company's divergent approach to marketing set them apart from their competitors
    • * The divergent paths of the two rivers created a unique ecosystem in the surrounding area

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

    convergent similar alike identical uniform consistent congruous harmonious compatible reconcilable consonant like parallel corresponding matching identical duplicate tantamount equivalent synonymous analogous agreeable accordant concordant coherent homogeneous symmetrical

    Related Nouns

    difference deviation divergence variation distinction contrast inconsistency incongruity conflict contradiction paradox anomaly aberration peculiarity irregularity exception abnormality singularity uniqueness individuality character trait feature aspect quality property attribute

    Related Verbs

    diverge deviate differ vary contrast conflict contradict clash disagree mismatch discord deviate diver stray wander roam separate part divide fork branch split cleave sunder

    Related Adjectives

    different distinct separate varied diverse contrasting inconsistent incongruous conflicting contradictory opposed antithetical paradoxical anomalous aberrant deviant diverging differing disagreeing discordant atypical uncharacteristic unconventional unorthodox heterodox eccentric odd quirky peculiar offbeat irregular unusual extraordinary exceptional