Divergent
Pronunciation : Di*ver"gent
Part of Speech : a.
Etymology : [Cf. F. divergent. See Diverge.]
Definition : 1. Receding farther and farther from each other, as lines radiating from one point; deviating gradually from a given direction; -- opposed to convergent.
2. (Optics)
Defn: Causing divergence of rays; as, a divergent lens.
3. Fig.: Disagreeing from something given; differing; as, a divergent statement. Divergent series. (Math.) See Diverging series, under Diverging.
Source : Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913