Dictionary entry

Diverge

Webster's Dictionary 1913

Di‐verge″ (?), v. i. [imp. & p. p.Diverged (?); p. pr. & vb. n.Diverging.] [L. di- = dis- + vergere to bend, incline. See Verge.] 1. To extend from a common point in different directions; to tend from one point and recede from each other; to tend to spread apart; to turn aside or deviate (as from a given direction); — opposed to converge; as, rays of light diverge as they proceed from the sun.

2. To differ from a typical form; to vary from a normal condition; to dissent from a creed or position generally held or taken.