digressive
Americanadjective
adjective
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Etymology
Origin of digressive
From the Latin word dīgressīvus, dating back to 1605–15. See digress, -ive
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Mr. Spector sketches with subtlety the relationships that simmer beneath the surface of the chatty, sharp and—it must be admitted—sometimes exhaustingly digressive dialogue.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jul. 2, 2026
Tolerant readers will delight in the digressive nature of this inventive book, though others may be disoriented by a story that drastically switches gears before concluding.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Jun. 5, 2026
Lily Tomlin, Parton’s “9 to 5” co-star, gave a delightful, digressive introduction.
From Los Angeles Times ● Nov. 17, 2025
Reporting on this impact is far more helpful than digressive debates over the exact meaning of the word "fascist."
From Salon ● Jan. 22, 2025
They were simply digressive, which was to be expected, as elation befogs one's "goal idea."
From A Mind That Found Itself An Autobiography by Clifford Whittingham Beers
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