Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
digressive
Adjective
/daɪˈɡrɛsɪv/
Definition
Characterized by a departure from the main subject in speech or writing.
Examples
- His digressive anecdotes made the lecture much longer than expected.
- While discussing the plot, she took a digressive turn that amused the audience.
Meaning
Referring to a style of communication or writing that strays from the main line of thought or topic.
Synonyms
- desultory
- rambling
- discursive
- deviating
- drifting
