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Definition of digression

digression

/daɪˈɡrɛʃ.ən/
di · gres · sion
Adverb:digressively
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Plural:digressions
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Adjective:digressive
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digression Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

A temporary departure from the main subject in speech or writing, or a passage that strays from the central theme.

Example

"After a brief digression about her travels in Italy, the professor returned to the main topic of the lecture."

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• Rhymes for digression

• Nearby Words

dignitary
dignity
digress
digression
digs
digul
dik-dik

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 14th century from Old French digression and directly from Latin digressionem ('a going away, departure'), from the past participle stem of digredi ('to step aside, deviate'), composed of dis- ('apart') and gradi ('to step, walk').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Digression. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/digression
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