Digression

Pronunciation: /daɪɡˈrɛʃən/

Digression (noun)

  1. a moment when someone talks about something unrelated to the main topic.
  2. a temporary departure from the main subject in speech or writing.

Examples

  • The lecture included a digression about ancient history.
  • During the meeting, there was a digression into personal stories.

Common collocations: brief digression, unplanned digression, allow a digression, unexpected digression, smooth digression

Synonyms of Digression

Formal

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Digression

  • maintaining attention on the main topic