French word

divergent

Pronunciation

IPA/divɛʁʒɑ̃/

Meaning

  • adjectivedifferent

Example

Les témoins donnent des récits divergents.

The witnesses give different accounts.

Illustration for divergent (different)

More examples

Les avis au sein du groupe sont divergents.

The opinions within the group are divergent.

Core concept

Two lines starting from one point and opening away from each other.

Common phrases

  • avis divergents

    divergent opinions

  • résultats divergents

    divergent results

Similar words

différent: Having qualities or features that are not the same.
opposé: Reversed in direction or completely contrary in viewpoint.
contradictoire: Mutually conflicting and unable to be true together.
incompatible: Unable to exist, function, or be combined together.

Definition in French

Qui est différent d'un autre élément ou d'une norme, souvent par opposition ou par écart.

Word origin

French divergent comes from Latin divergens, the present participle of divergere, meaning to move in different directions.

Usage tips

  • In formal French, divergent often describes accounts, opinions, or results that do not match; everyday speech more often uses différent or ne pas être d'accord.

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