Divagation

Pronunciation: /ˈdivəˈɡætˈaɪˌɑn/

Divagation (noun)

  1. Thoughts that move away from the main point, often without a clear plan.
  2. Movement or travel that is not directed toward a goal; wandering.

Examples

  • Her divagation made it hard to focus on the lesson.
  • His divagation kept pulling him away from the task.