Excursive

/ɛkˈskɜrsɪv/ adjective

Definition

Tending to digress or wander from the main topic; moving about from place to place.

Etymology

From Latin 'excursivus,' derived from 'excurrere' (to run out), describing things that move away or deviate from a set path.

Kelly Says

Excursive thinking—the ability to jump between ideas and see connections—is what makes comedians, scientists, and creative people so inventive.

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