Digression

Pronunciation: /daɪˈɡrɛʃən/

Definitions of digression

noun a temporary departure from the main subject in speech or writing

Example Sentences

A1 I'm sorry for the digression, but can we get back to the main topic?

A2 The speaker's digression confused the audience, as they were unsure of the main point.

B1 The professor's digression into historical context helped clarify the current situation.

B2 Despite the digression, the presentation remained informative and engaging.

C1 The author's digression added depth and complexity to the novel's plot.

C2 Her digression into personal anecdotes provided a unique perspective on the issue at hand.

Examples of digression in a Sentence

formal The professor's digression during the lecture made it difficult to follow the main topic.

informal Sorry for the digression, but have you heard about the new restaurant opening in town?

slang I went off on a total digression during our conversation and completely lost track of what we were talking about.

figurative Her mind often wandered into digressions, exploring different ideas and possibilities.

Grammatical Forms of digression

• plural: digressions
• comparative: more digressive
• superlative: most digressive
• present tense: digresses
• future tense: will digress
• perfect tense: has digressed
• continuous tense: is digressing
• singular: digression
• positive degree: digressive
• infinitive: to digress
• gerund: digressing
• participle: digressed

Origin and Evolution of digression

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'digression' originates from the Latin word 'digressio', which means 'a going away' or 'a deviation'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'digression' has come to be used in English to describe a temporary departure from the main topic in speech or writing, often used to provide additional information or to explore a related tangent.