Excursively: meaning, definitions and examples
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excursively
[ ɪkˈskɜːrsɪvli ]
usage in writing
The term 'excursively' refers to a manner of proceeding by way of digressing or deviating from the main point. It often describes a style of discourse or writing where the speaker or writer may wander off-topic before returning to the main argument or theme.
Synonyms
deviantly, digressively, ramblingly.
Examples of usage
- The lecture was quite excursively structured, making it hard to follow.
- Her excursively written essay lost the attention of the readers.
- He tends to speak excursively during meetings, which confuses everyone.
Translations
Translations of the word "excursively" in other languages:
🇵🇹 exclusivamente
🇮🇳 विशेष रूप से
🇩🇪 ausschließlich
🇮🇩 secara eksklusif
🇺🇦 виключно
🇵🇱 wyłącznie
🇯🇵 排他的に
🇫🇷 exclusivement
🇪🇸 exclusivamente
🇹🇷 istisnai olarak
🇰🇷 독점적으로
🇸🇦 حصريًا
🇨🇿 exkluzivně
🇸🇰 exkluzívne
🇨🇳 排他性地
🇸🇮 izključno
🇮🇸 einkum
🇰🇿 эксклюзивті
🇬🇪 ექსკლუზიურად
🇦🇿 xüsusi olaraq
🇲🇽 exclusivamente
Etymology
The adverb 'excursively' is derived from the root word 'excursive', which itself comes from the Latin 'excursus', meaning 'a running out, a digression'. The prefix 'ex-' signifies 'out' and the root 'currere' means 'to run'. The transformation of 'excurs' to 'excursively' in English reflects the evolution of its meaning towards a more descriptive nature related to wandering off-topic in both speech and writing. The use of 'excursively' has been adopted in academic contexts, particularly in literary critiques and analyses where deviations from a central thesis are noted. The suffix '-ly' is added to form the adverbial form, allowing it to modify verbs and express the manner of an action. Overall, 'excursively' captures a nuanced way of engaging with ideas, particularly in explorative or discursive formats.
Word Frequency Rank
With rank #43,615, this word is among the least frequently used in common English. Understanding it can be beneficial for comprehensive language mastery, but it's not essential for most learners.