Definition of Digression

1. Noun. A message that departs from the main subject.


2. Noun. A turning aside (of your course or attention or concern). "A deflection from his goal"
Exact synonyms: Deflection, Deflexion, Deviation, Divagation, Diversion
Generic synonyms: Turn, Turning
Specialized synonyms: Red Herring
Derivative terms: Deflect, Deflect, Deflect, Deflect, Deviate, Deviate, Digress, Divagate, Diversionary, Diversionist, Divert

3. Noun. Wandering from the main path of a journey.
Exact synonyms: Excursion
Generic synonyms: Journey, Journeying
Derivative terms: Digress, Excursionist

Definition of Digression

1. 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.

Definition of Digression

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Digression

1. 1. The act of digressing or deviating, especially. From the main subject of a discourse; hence, a part of a discourse deviating from its main design or subject. "The digressions I can not excuse otherwise, than by the confidence that no man will read them." (Sir W. Temple) 2. A turning aside from the right path; transgression; offense. "Then my digression is so vile, so base, That it will live engraven in my face." (Shak) 3. The elongation, or angular distance from the sun; said chiefly of the inferior planets. Origin: L. Digressio: cf. F. Digression. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Digression

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digression (current term)
digression (current term)
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