Level700
adjective (形容詞)
divergent
分岐する、異なる、意見が分かれる
💡 Usage & Nuance:
TOEICでは、意見やアプローチが異なる状況、あるいは道筋が分かれるような状況を説明する際に使われます。議論や戦略の違いを表すことがあります。
🔄 Paraphrase & Synonyms
differing
conflicting
dissimilar
separate
📝 Business Examples
The committee members held divergent views on the best strategy for market expansion.
委員会のメンバーは、市場拡大のための最善の戦略について異なる見解を持っていた。
Part 5 Practice Quiz
Verify your vocabulary strength for "divergent"
Despite their _______ opinions, the team managed to find a common solution.
🎉 正解 / Correct!
解説: 「common solution (共通の解決策)」を見つけたという結果から、その前には「異なる意見」があったと推測できます。
English: The phrase 'Despite their _______ opinions' implies contrasting views, making 'divergent' (differing) the correct choice before finding a common solution.
English: The phrase 'Despite their _______ opinions' implies contrasting views, making 'divergent' (differing) the correct choice before finding a common solution.
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