1. Evidence or information that points in different directions or supports conflicting conclusions; facts that contradict each other or lead to opposite interpretations
The court struggled with the divergent evidence presented by both sides of the lawsuit.
O tribunal enfrentou dificuldades com a evidência divergente apresentada por ambos os lados do processo.
2. In research or scientific contexts, data or findings that contradict or are inconsistent with other data or established theories
The study revealed divergent evidence regarding the effectiveness of the new treatment.
O estudo revelou evidência divergente quanto à eficácia do novo tratamento.