| Words | Parts of Speech | Meaning/Definition/Similar Words |
|---|---|---|
| divellent | adjective | Drawing asunder. |
| diverging | present participle & vb. noun | of Diverge, Tending in different directions from a common center; spreading apart; divergent. |
| divergent | adjective | Receding farther and farther from each other, as lines radiating from one point; deviating gradually from a given direction; — opposed to convergent., Causing divergence of rays; as, a divergent lens., Fig.: Disagreeing from something given; differing; as, a divergent statement. |
| diversely | adverb | In different ways; differently; variously., In different directions; to different points. |
| diversify | verb t. | To make diverse or various in form or quality; to give variety to; to variegate; to distinguish by numerous differences or aspects. |
| diversion | noun | The act of turning aside from any course, occupation, or object; as, the diversion of a stream from its channel; diversion of the mind from business., That which diverts; that which turns or draws the mind from care or study, and thus relaxes and amuses; sport; play; pastime; as, the diversions of youth., The act of drawing the attention and force of an enemy from the point where the principal attack is to be made; the attack, alarm, or feint which diverts. |
| diversity | noun | A state of difference; dissimilitude; unlikeness., Multiplicity of difference; multiformity; variety., Variegation. |
| diversory | adjective | Serving or tending to divert; also, distinguishing., A wayside inn. |
| diverting | present participle & vb. noun | of Divert, Amusing; entertaining. |
| divertise | verb t. | To divert; to entertain. |
| divertive | adjective | Tending to divert; diverting; amusing; interesting. |
| divesting | present participle & vb. noun | of Divest |
| divesture | noun | Divestiture. |