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divergent
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divergente, diferente
(of thought, approach, method, etc.) not following a common path, expectation, or widely accepted way of thinking or doing something
Exemplos
Their divergent views on politics led to frequent debates.
Seus pontos de vista divergentes sobre política levaram a debates frequentes.
The two researchers followed divergent methodologies in their studies.
Os dois pesquisadores seguiram metodologias divergentes em seus estudos.
Exemplos
The river splits into two divergent streams before reaching the sea.
O rio se divide em duas correntes divergentes antes de chegar ao mar.
The tectonic plates are slowly becoming more divergent over time.
As placas tectônicas estão lentamente se tornando mais divergentes ao longo do tempo.
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(in psychology) thinking in many different, often unusual, directions to generate new ideas or solutions
SpecializedExemplos
The brainstorming session encouraged divergent thinking to solve the design problem.
Her divergent approach to the project produced unexpected innovations.
04
(of a series of numbers or terms) failing to converge to a finite sum or limit
Exemplos
The series 1 + 1/2 + 1/3 + 1/4 … is divergent.
Divergent integrals require special handling in advanced mathematics.
05
(in physics) spreading apart from a central point
Exemplos
The laser emitted a divergent beam that widened over distance.
Divergent rays of light can create a blurred image on the screen.
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(of plant organs) arranged so that their upper parts are farther apart than their bases along the main stem or axis
Exemplos
The leaves were divergent along the stem, allowing more sunlight to reach lower leaves.
Divergent branches reduce shading between leaves in dense foliage.
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