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digressing

Meanings

  • act of deviating from the main topic or task

    - "During the presentation, the speaker went on a long digression about his hobby."
    - "In the novel, the author frequently digressed from the main plot to explore the characters' backstories."
Synonyms

sidetrack
Rhymes
Words rhyming with digressing
dissension , session , impression , pression
Homonyms
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  1. digression (en) : An act or instance of deviating from the main topic or theme, often in a lengthy or excessive manner.

  2. digression (fr) : Déviation du sujet principal ou de la ligne générale d'un discours, d'une écriture ou d'une représentation artistique.

  3. digression (de) : Abweichung von der Hauptthematik oder von der allgemeinen Richtung eines Gespräches, einer Schrift oder einer künstlerischen Darstellung.

Homophones
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  1. ["digging", "digging out", "digging in", "digging up"]

Variants
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digress , digressed , digresses , digressing
Etymology
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The word 'digression' comes from the Latin word 'digressus', which means 'a going apart' or 'a departure'. In literature and rhetoric, a digression is a departure from the main topic or argument, often to provide additional information or to explore a related issue.

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  1. Did you know that the term 'digression' comes from the Latin word 'digressus', which means 'a going apart' or 'a departure'?

  2. Did you know that the word 'digression' has been used in literature and rhetoric since ancient times?

  3. Did you know that the word 'digression' is often used to describe a departure from the main topic or argument in a literary or rhetorical work?

  4. Did you know that the word 'digression' is also used more broadly to describe any unexpected or unplanned departure from a normal or expected course of events or actions?

  5. Did you know that the word 'digression' is often used in a positive or admiring way to describe a clever, insightful, or entertaining departure from the main topic or argument in a literary or rhetorical work?

  6. Did you know that the word 'digression' is also used more broadly to describe any unexpected or unplanned departure from a normal or expected course of events or actions in life, as well as in literature, art, music, and other forms of human expression?

Quotes
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  1. The third visit, the first one after I started the drugs, is shorter, more perfunctory than the first two. Papakostas moves briskly from one question to the next and looks at his watch if we "digress".

    - Gary Greenberg,{it}Harper's{/it},May 2007

  2. Coleridge, of course, who happily called himself a … lover of parentheses, does not bridle himself, but merely produces digressions about how he should not "digress".

    - James Wood,{it}New Republic{/it},6 Sept. 1999

  3. He had not written too much per se; he had "digressed" intolerably given the significance of the events under consideration.

    - Alain de Botton,{it}How Proust Can Change Your Life{/it},1997
Culture
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[{"term"=>"digression in literature", "description"=>"A digression in literature is a departure from the main plot or theme of a literary work. A digression can take various forms, such as a lengthy description of a setting, an extended dialogue between two characters, or a series of flashbacks that provide additional context or background information. Digressions can be used for various purposes in literature, such as to add depth and complexity to a character or to explore a particular theme or idea in more detail. However, digressions can also be used to disrupt the flow of a narrative or to distract the reader from the main plot or theme. Ultimately, the effectiveness of a digression in literature depends on the skill and intent of the author in using it to enhance the literary work as a whole."}]

How to Memorize "digressing"

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    - To memorize the word 'digression', visualize the following: Imagine a person speaking in front of an audience. Suddenly, the speaker deviates from the main topic and starts talking about something unrelated. This unexpected and lengthy deviation from the main topic is what is referred to as a 'digression'. To remember the word 'digression', picture this scenario in your mind.

  2. associate

    - To memorize the word 'digression', try associating it with the following: Imagine a person attending a wedding ceremony. During the reception, the person suddenly notices that the bride and groom have gone off somewhere and have left everyone else behind. The person realizes that this unexpected and unplanned deviation from the main event is what is referred to as a 'digression'. To remember the word 'digression', associate it with this scenario.

  3. mnemonics

    - To memorize the word 'digression', try using the following mnemonic: Imagine a long and winding road that leads you to your destination. Suddenly, the road veers off to the side and takes you on a lengthy and unexpected detour. This unexpected and unplanned deviation from the main route is what is referred to as a 'digression'. To remember the word 'digression', use this mnemonic and picture a long and winding road that takes you on an unexpected and unplanned detour.

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