1. in a manner that moves or extends in different directions from a common point; in a way that branches off or separates
2. in a way that differs or deviates from a standard, expectation, or previous course

Examples

• The two paths divergently split at the fork in the road.
• The researchers approached the problem divergently, each using a unique methodology.
• Light rays divergently spread outward from the source.
• The siblings' careers developed divergently after graduation.
• The political parties divergently interpreted the new legislation.
• The branches grew divergently from the main trunk of the tree.