digressive

adjective

di·​gres·​sive dī-ˈgre-siv How to pronounce digressive (audio)
də-
: characterized by digressions
a digressive talk
digressively adverb
digressiveness noun

Examples of digressive in a Sentence

a digressive lecture on current events around the world
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That observation reflects how upside-down this case has become, as digressive micromanagement has outweighed consideration of the case's legal issues. Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 20 Mar. 2025 In the pugilistic, digressive arena of a YouTube debate, advocates for the right are just more experienced at getting their point across. Spencer Kornhaber, The Atlantic, 23 Jan. 2025 Famously, his digressive speeches require deep immersion in right-wing lore to comprehend. Daniel Immerwahr, The New Yorker, 20 Jan. 2025 The novel is detailed, digressive, densely populated, dull at times (as life is) and capable of tracking the most minute shifts in emotional weather. Alexandra Jacobs, New York Times, 5 Jan. 2025 See All Example Sentences for digressive

Word History

First Known Use

circa 1611, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of digressive was circa 1611

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“Digressive.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/digressive. Accessed 31 Mar. 2025.

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