1. moving or extending in different directions from a common point; spreading apart
2. differing from each other or from a standard; showing disagreement or variation

Examples

• The two roads became divergent at the fork in the path.
• The committee members held divergent views on the budget proposal.
• Scientists observed divergent evolution in the isolated species.
• The divergent opinions made it difficult to reach a consensus.
• Light rays become divergent when they pass through a concave lens.
• The twins developed divergent interests as they grew older.
• The company’s divergent strategies confused investors.