divergent

//daɪˈvɜːdʒənt//
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Adjective

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1

Tending to move or extend in different directions from a common point; spreading apart.

The divergent branches of the tree spread out in all directions.

2

Differing from each other or from a standard; deviating or departing from the norm.

The two researchers reached divergent conclusions from the same data.

3

(Mathematics) Of a series or sequence: not having a finite limit; failing to converge.

The harmonic series is a classic example of a divergent series.

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