Digressively: meaning, definitions and examples
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digressively
[ dəˈɡrɛsɪvli ]
speaking style
In a manner that departs from the main subject. This term is often used to describe a conversation or writing that strays from the main point, leading to a less focused discussion.
Synonyms
deviantly, meanderingly, ramblingly.
Examples of usage
- The speaker digressively talked about his childhood before returning to the main topic.
- She often digressively includes anecdotes in her lectures.
- His digressively lengthy explanations made it hard to follow the main argument.
Translations
Translations of the word "digressively" in other languages:
🇵🇹 digerentemente
🇮🇳 विचलित रूप से
🇩🇪 abschweifend
🇮🇩 secara menyimpang
🇺🇦 відхильно
🇵🇱 dygresyjnie
🇯🇵 逸脱的に (いだつてきに)
🇫🇷 de manière digressive
🇪🇸 digresivamente
🇹🇷 saptırarak
🇰🇷 탈선적으로 (탈선적으로)
🇸🇦 بشكل متشعب
🇨🇿 odbočně
🇸🇰 odbočne
🇨🇳 离题地 (lítídì)
🇸🇮 odklonsko
🇮🇸 fráhvarfslega
🇰🇿 бұрылмалы
🇬🇪 გადახვევა
🇦🇿 müxtəlif istiqamətdə
🇲🇽 de manera digresiva
Etymology
The word 'digressively' is derived from the verb 'digress', which comes from the Latin word 'digressus', the past participle of 'digredi', meaning 'to go aside'. The prefix 'di-' signifies 'apart' or 'asunder', while 'gress' comes from the Latin 'gradi', meaning 'to step'. Thus, 'digress' literally translates to 'step aside'. The adverbial form 'digressively' was formed by adding the suffix '-ly', denoting the manner of the action. Historically, the term has been utilized in both literary and spoken contexts to critique or describe deviations from a main argument or narrative, signifying a lack of focus or coherence in discourse. This word has been prevalent in English literature and academia, particularly in discussions regarding communication and writing styles.