v.
1. intr. a proceed in a different direction or in different directions from a point (diverging rays; the path diverges here). b take a different course or different courses (their interests diverged).
2 intr. a (often foll. by from) depart from a set course (diverged from the track; diverged from his parents' wishes). b differ markedly (they diverged as to the best course).
3 tr. cause to diverge; deflect.
4 intr. Math. (of a series) increase indefinitely as more of its terms are added.
Etymology: med.L divergere (as DI-(2), L vergere incline)