Synonyms

excursive

American

[ik-skur-siv] / ɪkˈskɜr sɪv /

adjective

given to making excursions in speech, thought, etc.; wandering; digressive.
of the nature of such excursions; rambling; desultory.

excursive conversation.

excursive British

/ ɪkˈskɜːsɪv /

adjective

tending to digress
involving detours; rambling

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Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

excursively

adverb
excursiveness

noun
unexcursively

adverb
hyperexcursively

adverb
hyperexcursiveness

noun
unexcursive

adjective
hyperexcursive

adjective

Etymology

Origin of excursive

1665–75; < Latin excurs ( us ) ( see excursus) + -ive

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