Meaning of digress in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Verb
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /daɪˈɡrɛs/

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  1. Verb

    digress

    Etymology

    early 16th century: from Latin digress-‘stepped away’, from the verb digredi, from di-‘aside’ + gradi‘to walk’

    Definitions

    1. lose clarity or turn aside especially from the main subject of attention or course of argument in writing, thinking, or speaking

    Examples

    • « She always digresses when telling a story »
    • « her mind wanders »
    • « Don't digress when you give a lecture »

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  2. 2. wander from a direct or straight course

    Derived terms

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