Excursively: meaning, definitions and examples

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excursively

 

[ ɪkˈskɜːrsɪvli ]

Adverb
Context #1 | Adverb

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.