"diverger" meaning in English

See diverger in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Noun

Forms: divergers [plural]
Etymology: From diverge + -er. The learner sense was coined by educational theorists David A. Kolb and Roger E. Fry in the 1970s. Etymology templates: {{suffix|en|diverge|er|id2=agent noun}} diverge + -er Head templates: {{en-noun}} diverger (plural divergers)
  1. One who, or that which, diverges.
    Sense id: en-diverger-en-noun-eg26jSBm Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header, English terms suffixed with -er (agent noun), Pages with 3 entries, Pages with entries Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 53 47 Disambiguation of English terms suffixed with -er (agent noun): 56 44 Disambiguation of Pages with 3 entries: 56 44 Disambiguation of Pages with entries: 56 44
  2. (education) A learner who prefers reflection on and discussion of their concrete experiences, and thus typically cultural and creative subjects. Categories (topical): Education
    Sense id: en-diverger-en-noun-CWvUh~Fa Categories (other): English entries with incorrect language header Disambiguation of English entries with incorrect language header: 53 47 Topics: education

Inflected forms

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