Di-vĕrge', v. i.
(14), v. i. [imp. & p. p. DIVERGED; p. pr. & vb. n. DIVERGING.] [Fr. diverger, It. divergere, from prefix di, for dis, and vergere, to bend, turn, incline, verge.]
- To extend, or proceed from a common point in different directions; to deviate gradually from a given course or line;—opposed to converge; as, rays of light diverge as they proceed from the sun.
- To vary from a type, or a normal state, or from the truth.
Diverging series (Math.), a series whose terms continually increase; an increasing or ascending series. Hutton.