Excursive

C2 16+

Pronunciation: /ɪkˈskɜrsɪv/

Definitions of excursive

noun a digressive or wandering movement or journey

Example Sentences

A1 I am learning about excursives in my English class.

A2 The excursive of the story was quite interesting.

B1 The excursive of the novel provided a deeper insight into the characters.

B2 The excursive nature of the discussion led to a variety of different viewpoints.

C1 Her excursive writing style captivated readers and critics alike.

C2 The excursive exploration of themes in the film set it apart from other movies.

adjective relating to or characterized by digression or wandering

Example Sentences

A1 The excursive cat wandered around the garden.

A2 She took an excursive route through the forest to reach the waterfall.

B1 The excursive nature of his storytelling made the novel captivating.

B2 The excursive discussion covered a wide range of topics.

C1 His excursive writing style is known for its depth and complexity.

C2 The excursive exploration of philosophical concepts in the book challenged readers to think deeply.

Examples of excursive in a Sentence

formal The excursive nature of the lecture allowed for a deep exploration of the topic.

informal Her excursive storytelling kept us entertained for hours.

slang I love going on excursive walks through the park with my dog.

figurative His excursive thoughts wandered through various possibilities before settling on a decision.

Grammatical Forms of excursive

past tense

excursed

plural

excursives

comparative

more excursive

superlative

most excursive

present tense

excurses

future tense

will excursive

perfect tense

have excursed

continuous tense

is excursing

singular

excursive

positive degree

excursive

infinitive

to excurse

gerund

excursing

participle

excursing

Origin and Evolution of excursive

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin
Story behind the word: The word 'excursive' originated from the Latin word 'excursivus', which is derived from the verb 'excurrere' meaning 'to run out'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used to describe something that strays or deviates from a main topic or path, the meaning of 'excursive' has evolved to also refer to something that is wide-ranging or digressive in nature.