'Diverged' definitions:

Definition of 'Diverged'

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  • Diverge \Di*verge"\, v. i. [imp. & p. p. Diverged; p. pr. & vb. n. Diverging.] [L. di- = dis- + vergere to bend, incline. See Verge.]
  • 1. To extend from a common point in different directions; to tend from one point and recede from each other; to tend to spread apart; to turn aside or deviate (as from a given direction); -- opposed to converge; as, rays of light diverge as they proceed from the sun. [1913 Webster]
  • 2. To differ from a typical form; to vary from a normal condition; to dissent from a creed or position generally held or taken. [1913 Webster]

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