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Meaning of diverged
The primary meaning of the word "diverged" is to move or extend in different directions from a common point.
Etymology of diverged
The word "diverged" originates from the Latin words "dis-" meaning "apart" and "vergere" meaning "to bend or turn", and the suffix "-ed" which forms the past tense of the verb.
Historically, the word has been used since the 15th century to describe physical or metaphorical separation or deviation.
Synonyms
deviated
separated
split
parted
branched
forked
divided
detached
disconnected
severed
fractured
splintered
shattered
broken
fragmented
scattered
dispersed
spread
radiated
deflected
swerved
veered
strayed
wandered
drifted
meandered
zigzagged
curved
bent
turned
shifted
changed
altered
modified
transformed
Definitions
- The word "diverged" is defined by Oxford Languages as the past tense of "diverge", meaning to move or extend in different directions from a common point, or to become different or distinct.
- * It can also refer to a difference or disagreement between two or more things, such as opinions or methods.
Usage Examples
- The two roads diverged in the forest, leading to different destinations.
- * The company's stock price diverged from the industry average after the merger.
- * The scientist's theory diverged from the traditional view, sparking controversy.
Antonyms
converged
merged
united
joined
combined
connected
linked
attached
integrated
reunited
reconciled
synchronized
harmonized
aligned
coincided
matched
corresponded
agreed
conformed
complied