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Discursion

Definition

Discursion refers to the act of digressing or deviating from the main subject or topic during a conversation or written discourse.

Examples

Noun

• During the lecture, the professor's discursion about ancient history left the students confused.
• Her discursions often lead to intriguing discussions that branch out from the original topic.

Verb

• The speaker discursed on various philosophical theories before finally returning to the main argument.
• He discursions through different ideas, sometimes losing track of his main point.

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