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divers

divers

8.4
Several different kinds of people or things
  • adjective
  • /ˈdaɪvərz/
  • Archaic
translation icon : diverso
  • She received divers opinions on her new project proposal.

Examples

  • The conference will feature divers speakers from various industries.

  • So this week I needed like divers wipes.

  • The museum showcases divers artifacts from ancient civilizations.

Synonyms

various
vsdivers
1.0

Having many different kinds

is the same idea but stresses multiple distinct kinds
all kinds
vsdivers
633 1.0

A wide variety of things

means different kinds without stressing the extremely wide extent
diverse
vsdivers
297 3.4

Made of many different kinds

indicates different kinds but not necessarily strong contrast
several
vsdivers
167 1.0

Separate for each person or thing

means different kinds rather than focusing on separate individuals
varied
vsdivers
54 3.3

Containing many different kinds, not all the same

emphasizes different kinds rather than change or variety over time
assorted
vsdivers
25 3.7

Made of different kinds mixed together

focuses more on difference of kinds rather than mixture form
miscellaneous
vsdivers
17 6.5

Something that contains different kinds of things like papers or tools

is similar but is more neutral and less about disorder

Antonyms

92 3.7

Always the same in all parts and at all times

How Many

numerous
432 2.0
many
9 1.0
divers
  • Archaic
8.4
few
1.0
single
1.0

Surface Forms

divers positive

Etymology

Divers comes from the Latin diversus, which meant 'turned different'. It is the same root as the modern words diverse and diversity, so divers keeps the idea of 'several' or 'various' kinds.