Meaning
divergent
- Differing, varying, or moving away from a common point or standard.
- (of opinions, paths, or rays) tending in different directions.
In a sentence
I due critici hanno espresso pareri ampiamente divergenti sull'opera.
The two critics expressed widely divergent opinions on the work.
Nonostante i punti di vista divergenti, hanno trovato un accordo costruttivo.
Despite their divergent viewpoints, they reached a constructive agreement.
Queste teorie non sono divergenti su ogni punto fondamentale.
These theories are not divergent on every fundamental point.
Word forms (4)
| Word | Word forms |
|---|---|
| divergente | masculine · singular |
| divergente | feminine · singular |
| divergenti | masculine · plural |
| divergenti | feminine · plural |
Usage notes
- Commonly describes opinions, viewpoints ('opinioni divergenti'), or geometric lines.
- As an adjective ending in -e, its masculine and feminine singular forms are identical.