CEFR C1

digression

noun

Meaning

A temporary departure from the main subject in speech or writing.

Examples

The author's frequent digressions made the novel longer than necessary, but also more charming.
His speech was hard to follow due to constant digressions into personal anecdotes.

Synonyms: aside, deviation, tangent, excursion

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digression (C1)

noun

Pronunciation: /daɪˈɡrɛʃən/

Definition

A temporary departure from the main subject in speech or writing.

Examples

The author's frequent digressions made the novel longer than necessary, but also more charming.
His speech was hard to follow due to constant digressions into personal anecdotes.
Let's avoid any further digression and get back to the main agenda of the meeting.

How to Use digression

digression from (prepositional phrase): A departure from a specific subject. — "The committee noted a digression from the original plan."
in digression (prepositional phrase): While making a departure from the main subject. — "He often lost his train of thought in digression."

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