divergent vs radial

divergent

adj
  • Causing divergence of rays. 

  • Disagreeing from something given; differing. 

  • (said of a sequence or series) Diverging; not approaching a limit. 

  • Growing further apart; diverging. 

radial

adj
  • Arranged like rays that radiate from, or converge to a common centre. 

  • Developing uniformly on all sides. 

  • Moving along a radius. 

  • Of, or relating to the radius bone. 

  • Of, or relating to the radius (vein), and/or the wing areas next to it. 

noun
  • A radial tire / radial tyre. 

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