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Term: digression

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense 1: A temporary departure from the main subject in speech or writing.

Example sentence: During the lecture on astronomy, the professor made an interesting digression about the history of telescopes.

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Part of Speech: Verb (intransitive)

Sense 1: To deviate or stray from the main topic while speaking or writing.

Example sentence: The author tended to digress in his novels, often including unrelated subplots.

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Part of Speech: Verb (transitive)

Sense 1: To cause someone to deviate or divert from the main topic.

Example sentence: Her constant interruptions and tangents always digressed the conversation away from its intended purpose.

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