Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

diverge significantly

Phrase

/daɪˈvɜrdʒ ˌsɪɡnɪˈfɪkəntli/

Definition

To differ in a meaningful or noteworthy way.

Examples

The two theories about the origin of the universe diverge significantly, leading to different interpretations of scientific data.
As their careers progressed, their goals seemed to diverge significantly from each other.
In recent years, the political views of the party members have begun to diverge significantly from the founding principles.

Meaning

When paths, opinions, or characteristics diverge significantly, they separate enough to be considered distinctly different or to lead to different outcomes.