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.
2. To differ from a typical form; to vary
from a normal condition; to dissent from a creed or position
generally held or taken.