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Meaning of 'digression' (Webster Dictionary)

1 . Digression [ n.]
- The act of digressing or deviating, esp. from the main subject of a discourse; hence, a part of a discourse deviating from its main design or subject.
- A turning aside from the right path; transgression; offense.
- The elongation, or angular distance from the sun; -- said chiefly of the inferior planets.

Meaning of 'digression' (Princeton's WordNet)

1 . digression [ n]
Meaning (1):
- a turning aside (of your course or attention or concern)
Example in sentence:
  • a deflection from his goal;
  • a digression into irrelevant details;
  • a diversion from the main highway

Nearby Words:

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