divers

/'daivə:z/

Thân thiện

Tourist offices of divers nationalities line the main street.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Many and different; several; sundry: "divers" is an archaic or literary adjective meaning various, several, or of different kinds. It is used to refer to a number of distinct items or people.

Usage

• The word "divers" is considered archaic or formal in modern English. It is rarely used in everyday speech but may appear in literary, legal, or historical texts. It functions as an adjective directly modifying a plural noun, indicating multiplicity and variety.

Examples

• Adjective:
  • The explorer collected divers artifacts from the ancient site. (The explorer collected various artifacts from the ancient site.)
  • We have considered the matter from divers angles. (We have considered the matter from several different angles.)
  • The book contains divers tales of adventure. (The book contains sundry tales of adventure.)

Advanced Usage

• In set phrases: "divers" can be found in fixed, somewhat archaic phrases.
  • on divers occasions: on various/sundry occasions.

    • He has visited us on divers occasions. (He has visited us on various occasions.)

Variants and Related Words

• Diverse (adj): showing a great deal of variety; very different. This is the modern, commonly used form.
  • The city has a culturally diverse population.
• Diversity (n): the state of being diverse; variety.
  • The diversity of opinion was surprising.

Synonyms

• Various: of different types.
• Several: more than two but not many.
• Sundry: of various kinds; several.
• Assorted: of various sorts put together.

Notes on Meaning

• Historical/Legal Use: "Divers" was commonly used in older English texts and legal documents to mean "several" or "various." Its use today is mostly stylistic, to evoke an older or more formal tone.
• Distinction from 'Diverse': While related, "divers" typically means "several different ones," whereas "diverse" emphasizes the quality of being markedly varied or different within a group. "Diverse" is the standard modern adjective.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. many and different
   • tourist offices of divers nationalities
   • a person of diverse talents

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