Definition

In a way that strays from the main topic or subject, often covering a range of different ideas or points.

Example

The lecture was delivered excursively, touching on various subjects rather than focusing on one.

Conversation

Have you noticed how he talks excursively during the meetings?

Yeah, it can be a bit hard to follow sometimes.

I mean, he goes off on so many tangents!

True, but I guess it shows he knows a lot about the topic.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Excursively → It is formed from "ex-" (meaning out of or from) and "curs-" (from Latin "currere", meaning to run) and the suffix "-ively" (meaning in a manner). The word "excursively" means in a manner that runs out or extends outward.

Memory Tip

Think of 'running out' ('ex-') from a path ('curs-') to remember that 'excursively' describes something that extends outward.

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