divergent
adjective /daɪˈvɜːdʒənt/
/daɪˈvɜːrdʒənt/
(formal)- developing or moving in different directions; becoming less similar
- The two scientists have followed divergent paths since the 1990s.
- divergent evolution from a common ancestor
- (of opinions, views, etc.) different; no longer similar
- There are divergent opinions on this issue.
opposite convergent