[W/K] :: diverging

  Diverge \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.
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     2. To differ from a typical form; to vary from a normal
        condition; to dissent from a creed or position generally
        held or taken.
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  Diverging \Di*ver"ging\, a.
     Tending in different directions from a common center;
     spreading apart; divergent.
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     Diverging series (Math.), a series whose terms are larger
        as the series is extended; a series the sum of whose terms
        does not approach a finite limit when the series is
        extended indefinitely; -- opposed to a converging
        series.
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  diverging
       adj : tending to move apart in different directions [syn: divergent]
             [ant: convergent]