What are some alternative words for divergent?
Synonyms for divergent
dɪˈvɜr dʒənt, daɪ-
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Princeton's WordNet
divergent(adj)
diverging from another or from a standard
"a divergent opinion"
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divergingAntonyms:
merging(a), focussed, focused, confluent, same, convergentdivergent, diverging(adj)
tending to move apart in different directions
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divergingAntonyms:
confluent, convergent, same, focussed, focused, merging(a)
Dictionary of English Synonymes
divergent(a.)
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radiatingdivergent(a.)
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divaricating, separating
PPDB, the paraphrase database
List of paraphrases for "divergent":
diverging, differing, different, conflicting, dissenting, disparate, diverse, various
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How to use divergent in a sentence?
Given the similarity in competition issues involved, divvying up these investigations is sure to waste resources, split valuable expertise across the agencies, and likely result in divergent antitrust enforcement.
Every time I criticize what I consider to be excesses or faults in the news business, I am accused of repression, and the leaders of various media professional groups wave the First Amendment as they denounce me. That happens to be my amendment, too. It guarantees my free speech as it does their freedom of the press… There is room for all of us – and for our divergent views – under the First Amendment.
This interaction between the( MasterCard) settlement and the( Amex) settlement agreement illustrates why Friedman's apparent collaboration with Keila Ravelo is so troubling, friedman's ability to be a zealous advocate for the class was compromised by his collaboration with counsel for MasterCard, an entity with interests divergent to those of the class ; there is reason to be concerned that he was not acting solely in the class's interests when he, teamed with Keila Ravelo, engaged in settlement negotiations and decision-making.
Representatives John Boehner on Wednesday:
Listen, because America has essentially a two-party system, each of the parties represents a pretty wide divergent set of views, you've got a member here and a member there who are off the reservation. No big deal.
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