DIVERGENTLY

Etymology

Adverb

divergently (comparative more divergently, superlative most divergently)

In a divergent manner

Source: Wiktionary


DIVERGENT

Di*ver"gent, a. Etym: [Cf. F. divergent. See Diverge.]

1. Receding farther and farther from each other, as lines radiating from one point; deviating gradually from a given direction; -- opposed to convergent.

2. (Optics)

Definition: Causing divergence of rays; as, a divergent lens.

3. Fig.: Disagreeing from something given; differing; as, a divergent statement. Divergent series. (Math.) See Diverging series, under Diverging.

Source: Webster’s Unabridged Dictionary 1913 Edition



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