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.

The inability of the numerical model to achieve convergence by the iteration technique.

To move in different directions from a common point or from each other. from Webster's New World Dictionary. The opposite of diverge is converge.

Submitted By The Authors A point diverges if it escapes from a set boundry, or goes to infinity, when the equation is iterated.

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

(1) To go in or change different directions from a common point. (2) Spreading out from a certain place.

extend in a different direction; "The lines start to diverge here"; "Their interests diverged"