Vocabulary Entry

digression

|noun • verb

noun

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

Example Sentences

"The professor's digression about his travels made the lecture more interesting."

"I appreciated her digression into personal stories, which added depth to her points."

"His digression from the topic meant we had to revisit the main argument later."

verb

Example Sentences

"He often digresses during meetings, making it hard to stay focused."

"It's easy to digress when discussing such a vast topic."

"We should try not to digress from the agenda today."