'divergent' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'divergere,' where 'di-' meant 'apart' and 'vergere' meant 'to turn.'

'divergere' transformed into the French word 'divergent,' and eventually became the modern English word 'divergent' through Middle English.

Initially, it meant 'to turn apart,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'tending to be different or develop in different directions.'