(n) the act of moving away in different direction from a common point, Syn. divergency, Example:an angle is formed by the divergence of two straight lines

divergence

(n) an infinite series that has no limit, Syn. divergency, Ant. convergence, convergency

divergent

(adj) diverging from another or from a standard, Example:a divergent opinion

divergent

(adj) tending to move apart in different directions, Syn. diverging, Ant. convergent

divergent thinker

(n) a thinker who moves away from the problem as stated and often has novel ideas and solutions

divergent thinking

(n) thinking that moves away in diverging directions so as to involve a variety of aspects and which sometimes lead to novel ideas and solutions; associated with creativity, Syn. out-of-the-box thinking, Ant. convergent thinking

diverging lens

(n) a lens such that a parallel beam of light passing through it is caused to diverge or spread out, Syn. concave lens

The Collaborative International Dictionary of English (GCIDE) v.0.53 Collaborative International Dictionary (GCIDE)

Diverge

v. i. [ imp. & p. p. Diverged p. pr. & vb. n. Diverging. ] [ L. di- = dis- + vergere to bend, incline. See Verge. ] 1. To extend from a common point in different directions; to tend from one point and recede from each other; to tend to spread apart; to turn aside or deviate (as from a given direction); -- opposed to converge; as, rays of light diverge as they proceed from the sun. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. To differ from a typical form; to vary from a normal condition; to dissent from a creed or position generally held or taken. [ 1913 Webster ]

Divergement

n. Divergence.

Divergency

{ } n. [ Cf. F. divergence. ] 1. A receding from each other in moving from a common center; the state of being divergent; as, an angle is made by the divergence of straight lines. [ 1913 Webster ]

Rays come to the eye in a state of divergency. &unr_;&unr_;&unr_;&unr_;&unr_;&unr_;. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. Disagreement; difference. [ 1913 Webster ]

Related with some divergence by other writers. Sir G. C. Lewis. [ 1913 Webster ]

Divergent

a. [ Cf. F. divergent. See Diverge. ] 1. Receding farther and farther from each other, as lines radiating from one point; deviating gradually from a given direction; -- opposed to convergent. [ 1913 Webster ]

2. (Optics) Causing divergence of rays; as, a divergent lens. [ 1913 Webster ]

3. Fig.: Disagreeing from something given; differing; as, a divergent statement. [ 1913 Webster ]

Divergent series. (Math.) See Diverging series, under Diverging. [ 1913 Webster ]

Diverging

a. Tending in different directions from a common center; spreading apart; divergent. [ 1913 Webster ]

Diverging series (Math.), a series whose terms are larger as the series is extended; a series the sum of whose terms does not approach a finite limit when the series is extended indefinitely; -- opposed to a converging series. [ 1913 Webster ]

Divergingly

adv. In a diverging manner. [ 1913 Webster ]

German-English: TU-Chemnitz DING Dictionary DING DE-EN Dictionary

Divergenz { f }

divergence

Divergenz { f } [ math. ] | Divergenzen { pl }

divergence | divergences

divergent [ math. ]

divergent

divergieren; abweichen | divergierend | divergiert | divergierte

to diverge | diverging | diverges | diverged

divergierend

divergent

divergierend { adv }

divergently

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