divergent

Meaning

Tending to be different or develop in different directions

Different from normal trends or paths.

Tending to be different or to develop in different directions.

Example Sentences

Divergent policies create challenges in collaboration.

Their divergent opinions led to an interesting discussion.

The two scientists had divergent opinions on the outcome of the experiment.

Example Expressions

divergent paths

Synonyms

differing, contrasting, deviating, different, varying, disparate, conflicting, diverse

Entry 1

differing, contrasting

Entry 2

differing, contrasting, deviating

Entry 3

different, varying, disparate, conflicting, diverse

Antonyms

similar, alike, convergent, aligned

Entry 1

similar, alike

Entry 2

convergent, similar, aligned

Entry 3

similar, convergent, aligned

Collocations

divergent views, divergent opinions, divergent paths, divergent thinking