daɪˈvə:dʒ v. 1 intr. a
proceed in a
different direction or in different directions
from a
point (diverging rays;
the path diverges here). b
take a different
course or different courses (their interests diverged). 2 intr. a (often foll. by from)
depart from a set course (diverged from the track; diverged from
his parents' wishes). b
differ markedly (they diverged as to the
best course). 3 tr.
cause to diverge;
deflect. 4 intr.
Math. (of a series)
increase indefinitely as
more of
its terms are added. [med.L divergere (as
DI-(2), L vergere incline)]