Meanings
plural divergers
- One who, or that which, diverges.
Antonyms: converger
- educationA learner who prefers reflection on and discussion of their concrete experiences, and thus typically cultural and creative subjects.
Synonyms & antonyms
nounOne who, or that which, diverges.
Origin
From diverge + -er. The learner sense was coined by educational theorists David A. Kolb and Roger E. Fry in the 1970s.
Full word history & related roots →Cite this entry
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