Diverge synonyms and antonyms
dĭ-vûrj', dī-
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Part of speech:
To turn aside from a course or way:
(Idiomatic, intransitive) to diverge into two or more separate paths.
Differ is defined as to be unlike or to disagree.
The definition of separate is to pull apart, disconnect or divide.
To go out of a straight line; to deflect.
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veer (related)
To veer is to turn or swerve sharply or to go off course.
Differing from a norm or from the accepted standards of a society.
Characterized by digressions; rambling.
Causing divergence
The definition of parenthetical is enclosed in parenthesis.
Only superficially relevant; divergent:
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(Mathematics) The change in the qualitative or topological structure of a given family as decribed by bifurcation theory.
A roundabout way; deviation from a direct way
(Statistics) The difference, especially the absolute difference, between one number in a set of data and the mean of that set of data.
An instance of digressing, especially a written or spoken passage that has no bearing on the main subject.
The quality of being distinct or unlike; difference.
Straying off from a course or way
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(Mathematics) The property or manner of failing to approach a limit, such as a point, line, or value.
(Math.) Deviation of a line or plane from the perpendicular or parallel
A qualifying or amplifying word, phrase, or sentence inserted within written matter in such a way as to be independent of the surrounding grammatical structure.
tangency
The state of being tangent; an instance of (something) being tangent.
The definition of bifurcate is to split up or to divide into two different parts or branches.
Branch means to divide into separate parts or to expand the scope.
Contrast means to compare in order to show differences.
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To turn aside or cause to turn aside; bend or deviate.
Digress is defined as to go off topic when speaking or writing.
To dispute or quarrel:
To ramble; digress.
divaricate
To diverge at a wide angle; spread apart.
To mark divisions on; to graduate.
To attempt to stop the progression of; to resist or antagonize by physical means, or by arguments, etc.; to contend against; to confront; to resist; to withstand.
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To put into parentheses
To separate, cut, or divide into two or more parts; cause to separate along the grain or length; break into layers
To cover with a layer:
To make different from one another
agree (antonym)
(Intransitive) To be conformable; to resemble; to coincide; to correspond.
join (antonym)
To become a member of.
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converge (antonym)
To come together from different directions; meet:
parallel (antonym)
To make (one thing) parallel to another
To divide into two or more branches.
To divide into or cause to extend in branches or subordinate branchlike parts.
To divide into a number of parts, especially to divide (land) into lots.
To vary, as from a regular course; deviate:
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To deviate from the established moral code; do wrong
To follow an irregularly winding course of motion or growth:
To behave in a manner that does not conform to morality or norms:
be at variance
go off at (or on) a tangent
part (related)
To comb (hair, for example) away from a dividing line, as on the scalp.
approach (related)
(Intransitive) To come or go near, in place or time; to draw nigh; to advance nearer.
part-company
(Idiomatic) To end a relationship
change (related)
To transfer from (one conveyance) to another:
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