diverge

Everyday

1. When roads, lines or paths diverge, they go in different directions from the same point. tree →
2. When opinions or plans diverge, they become different from each other. tree →
3. (maths, formal) A series or sequence diverges when it does not settle on one number. tree →

In the lessons

Used in geography (rivers and roads diverge), science (light rays diverge from a lamp), maths (lines diverging) and talk about opinions. Phrases: «diverge from», «paths diverge», «views diverge».

Examples

• The path diverged into two trails in the wood. tree →
• Light rays diverge as they leave the torch. tree →
• Our opinions diverged on which film to watch. tree →
• The two lines diverge from a single point. tree →
• At the fork, the river diverges into two streams. tree →
• The story diverges from the book in the last chapter. tree →

Note

Opposite: converge (come together). Noun: divergence; adjective: divergent. In maths, two diverging lines get farther apart the farther you go; a diverging sum like 1 + 2 + 3 + … keeps growing.

In Jewish tradition

Used in geography (rivers and roads diverge), science (light rays diverge from a lamp), maths (lines diverging) and talk about opinions. Phrases: «diverge from», «paths diverge», «views diverge».

Examples

• These diverge to all eternity, and an as the arms of the universe. (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1887) tree →

Note

Opposite: converge (come together). Noun: divergence; adjective: divergent. In maths, two diverging lines get farther apart the farther you go; a diverging sum like 1 + 2 + 3 + … keeps growing.