A temporary departure from the main subject in speech or writing. The professor's lecture was filled with interesting digressions that provided additional context to the topic.
A passage or section within a text or speech that strays from the central theme before returning to it. The novel includes a long digression describing the town's history.
The act or process of temporarily departing from the main subject in speech or writing. She was known for her habit of digression, often wandering off topic during meetings.