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R. Browning.

2. Capable of various forms; multiform.

Eloquence is a great and diverse thing.

B. Jonson.

Di*verse" (?), adv. In different directions; diversely.

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di*verse" (d*vrs"), v. i. To turn aside. [Obs.]

The redcross knight diverst, but forth rode Britomart.

Spenser.

Di"verse*ly (?), adv. 1. In different ways; differently; variously. "Diversely interpreted." Bacon.

How diversely love doth his pageants play.

Spenser.

2. In different directions; to different points.

On life's vast ocean diversely we sail.

Pope.

Di*verse"ness (?), n. The quality of being diverse.

Di*ver`si*fi`a*bil"i*ty (?), n. The quality or capacity of being diversifiable. Earle.

Di*ver"si*fi`a*ble (?), a. Capable of being diversified or varied. Boyle.

Di*ver`si*fi*ca"tion (?), n. [See Diversify.] 1. The act of making various, or of changing form or quality. Boyle.

2. State of diversity or variation; variegation; modification; change; alternation.

Infinite diversifications of tints may be produced.

Adventurer.

Di*ver"si*fied (?), a. Distinguished by various forms, or by a variety of aspects or objects; variegated; as, diversified scenery or landscape.

Di*ver"si*fi`er (?), n. One who, or that which, diversifies.

Di*ver"si*form (?), a. [L. diversus diverse + -form.] Of a different form; of varied forms.

Di*ver"si*fy (?), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Diversified (?); p. pr. & vb. n. Diversifying.] [F. diversifier, LL. diversificare, fr. L. diversus diverse + ficare (in comp.), akin to facere to make. See Diverse.] To make diverse or various in form or quality; to give variety to; to variegate; to distinguish by numerous differences or aspects.

Separated and diversified on from another.

Locke.