Definition

Relating to a departure from the main topic or subject in a conversation or writing.

Example

The speaker's digressional remarks made it hard to follow the main point of the presentation.

Conversation

I noticed your presentation had a few digressional points.

Yeah, I got a bit off track during the explanation.

It was still interesting, but I wonder if it confused anyone.

Probably a little, but I think the main ideas still came through.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Digressional → It is formed from "digress" (from Latin "digressus", meaning to step aside) and the suffix "-ional" (meaning relating to). The word "digressional" refers to something that is related to stepping aside from the main topic or subject.

Memory Tip

Think of 'stepping aside' ('digress') when discussing a topic, and remember that 'digressional' relates to that act of straying from the main point.

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