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DIGRESSIVE
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I. (adjective)
Sense 1
Meaning:
(of e.g. speech and writing) tending to depart from the main point or cover a wide range of subjects
Example:
a rambling speech about this and that
Synonyms:
digressive; discursive; excursive; rambling
Classified under:
Similar:
indirect (extended senses; not direct in manner or language or behavior or action)
Derivation:
digress (lose clarity or turn aside especially from the main subject of attention or course of argument in writing, thinking, or speaking)
Sense 2
Meaning:
Of superficial relevance if any
Example:
a tangential remark
Synonyms:
digressive; tangential
Classified under:
Similar:
irrelevant (having no bearing on or connection with the subject at issue)
