adjective
divers
DYE-verz/dˈaɪvɝz/
Several different.
The tray holds divers objects, including a key, spoon, shell, thread, and cloth.
Etymology
Turning different ways became an image of variety. Because a variety of objects implies more than one object, divers developed the numerical sense “several” or “sundry.”
In context
Having already in various ways put before you his skull, spout- hole, jaw, teeth, tail, forehead, fins, and divers other parts
More examples
- She collects stories from divers regions of the country.
- The plan fails for divers reasons.
- People of divers backgrounds attend the festival.
Similar words
- various
- Expresses the same meaning in ordinary modern American English.
- sundry
- Usually describes assorted small items or matters grouped together.