divergent

BrE /dɪˈvɜː.dʒənt/ AmE /dɪˈvɜːr.dʒənt/

adjective en → es

1 DIFFERENT [attributive / predicative] B2

showing or relating to differences; not agreeing with other people's ideas, opinions, etc.

divergente, diferente, distinto

  • be divergent from/to something

Collocations divergent views/opinions · divergent interests

  • Their opinions are quite divergent.

    Sus opiniones son bastante divergentes.

2 MATH [attributive / predicative] C1

in mathematics, describing lines or curves that move away from each other and do not meet

divergente (en matemáticas)

  • be divergent

Collocations divergent lines · divergent curves

  • The two lines are divergent.

    Las dos líneas son divergentes.

3 BIOLOGY [attributive / predicative] C1

in biology, describing the process by which different groups of animals or plants develop from a common ancestor and become more distinct over time

divergente (en biología)

  • be divergent

Collocations divergent evolution · divergent species

  • The study shows how different species have evolved in a divergent manner.

    El estudio muestra cómo diferentes especies han evolucionado de manera divergente.

4 PHYSICS [attributive / predicative] C1

in physics, describing the process by which light or other waves spread out and move away from each other as they pass through a medium

divergente (en física)

  • be divergent

Collocations divergent light rays · divergent waves

  • The experiment demonstrated the divergent nature of light.

    El experimento demostró la naturaleza divergente de la luz.