diverging

/daɪˈvɜrdʒɪŋ/
adjective
  1. Moving or extending in different directions from a common point.
    • The diverging paths led hikers to opposite sides of the mountain.
    • The artist used diverging lines to create a sense of movement in the painting.
    • Diverging opinions among the committee members made it hard to reach a decision.
Antonyms
noun
  1. The act or process of moving apart or becoming different.
    • The diverging of the light rays is caused by the lens.
    • The diverging of the two rivers created a fertile delta.
    • There was a clear diverging of their career paths after college.
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