digression

noun
UK: /daɪˈɡreʃ.ən/
US: /daɪˈɡreʃ.ən/

  1. The act of moving away from the main subject in a speech or piece of writing.

    1. My speech included a digression about my dog.
    2. The author's digression into political commentary detracted from the novel's main plot.

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

    1. That short story had many digressions.
    2. His lecture contained several interesting digressions, but he always returned to the primary topic.

Synonyms

detour departure aside excursion deviation

Frequently Asked Questions

The word "digression" in English means: The act of moving away from the main subject in a speech or piece of writing., A temporary departure from the main subject in speech or writing..

The phonetic transcription of "digression" is /daɪˈɡreʃ.ən/ in British English and /daɪˈɡreʃ.ən/ in American English. Click the 🔊 button to hear both pronunciations.

Synonyms for "digression": detour, departure, aside, excursion, deviation.

Example usage of "digression": "My speech included a digression about my dog.". More examples on the page.