Digressions

/daɪˈɡreʃənz/ noun

Definition

Plural of digression; multiple departures from a main subject or topic; several tangential remarks or passages.

Etymology

Standard English plural of 'digression,' formed by adding '-s'. The term became common in literary and rhetoric analysis.

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The best memoirs are full of delightful digressions—they're what give writing personality and let readers feel like they're listening to a friend tell stories, not reading a manual.

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