divergent
BrE /dɪˈvɜː.dʒənt/ AmE /dɪˈvɜːr.dʒənt/
adjective en → es
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
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Their opinions are quite divergent.
Sus opiniones son bastante divergentes.
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
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The two lines are divergent.
Las dos líneas son divergentes.
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
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The study shows how different species have evolved in a divergent manner.
El estudio muestra cómo diferentes especies han evolucionado de manera divergente.
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
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The experiment demonstrated the divergent nature of light.
El experimento demostró la naturaleza divergente de la luz.