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How do you spell Divergent?

Correct spelling

divergent

Remember: paths diVERGE apart, keeping the E from Latin vergere (to incline)

Why is divergent spelled this way?

From Latin divergere, to go in different directions. DIS (apart) + VERGERE (to incline). Divergent paths incline apart — separation that increases with each step.

Common misspellings of divergent

divergantdivurgentdivergint

Example

The scientist's divergent theories sparked heated debates among her colleagues.

Frequently asked questions

How do you spell divergent?+
The correct spelling is "divergent". Remember: paths diVERGE apart, keeping the E from Latin vergere (to incline)
Is it divergant or divergent?+
The correct spelling is "divergent", not "divergant".

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