Digressive: meaning, definitions and examples
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digressive
[ dɪˈɡrɛsɪv ]
in conversation
characterized by digression; tending to depart from the main point or topic
Synonyms
meandering, rambling, tangential
Examples of usage
- He often goes off on digressive tangents during his lectures.
- Her digressive storytelling style can be entertaining but also confusing.
Translations
Translations of the word "digressive" in other languages:
🇵🇹 digressivo
🇮🇳 विषयांतर करने वाला
🇩🇪 abschweifend
🇮🇩 menyimpang
🇺🇦 відхилення від теми
🇵🇱 dygresyjny
🇯🇵 脱線する
🇫🇷 digressif
🇪🇸 digresivo
🇹🇷 konudan sapan
🇰🇷 주제에서 벗어난
🇸🇦 منحرف عن الموضوع
🇨🇿 odbočující
🇸🇰 odbočujúci
🇨🇳 离题的
🇸🇮 digresiven
🇮🇸 frávikandi
🇰🇿 ауытқитын
🇬🇪 გადახვევითი
🇦🇿 mövzudan çıxan
🇲🇽 digresivo
Etymology
The word 'digressive' originates from the Latin word 'digressus', which means 'to step away'. It first appeared in English in the late 18th century. The concept of digression has been a common literary technique throughout history, allowing writers to explore different ideas or anecdotes before returning to the main narrative thread.
See also: digressing.