digression
|di-gress-ion|
B2
/daɪˈɡrɛʃən/
departure from main subject
Etymology
Etymology Information
'digression' originates from Latin, specifically the word 'digressio,' where 'di-' meant 'apart' and 'gradi' meant 'to step.'
Historical Evolution
'digressio' transformed into the French word 'digression,' and eventually became the modern English word 'digression' through Middle English.
Meaning Changes
Initially, it meant 'to step apart from the main path,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a temporary departure from the main subject.'
Meanings by Part of Speech
Noun 1
a temporary departure from the main subject in speech or writing.
The professor's digression about his travels was more interesting than the lecture itself.
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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:35