digression in German
digression in German is Abschweifung, Exkurs, Umschweif — digression means a part of a speech or piece of writing that wanders away from the main topic.
digression in German
Abschweifung
(generally, _, uncountable) The act of straying from the main subject in speech or writing, (rhetoric) particularly for rhetorical effect.
Exkurs
(generally, _, uncountable) The act of straying from the main subject in speech or writing, (rhetoric) particularly for rhetorical effect.
Umschweif
(generally, _, uncountable) The act of straying from the main subject in speech or writing, (rhetoric) particularly for rhetorical effect.
What does "digression" mean?
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noun A part of a speech or piece of writing that wanders away from the main topic.
"The lectures included lengthy digressions on topics ranging from the professor's dog to the meaning of life."
- noun (rhetoric) A deliberate move away from the main topic, used on purpose for effect.
- noun A wrongdoing, mistake or straying away from what is morally right or from a general rule.
- noun A turning aside from a set course or path.
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- The lectures included lengthy digressions on topics ranging from the professor's dog to the meaning of life.
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What is "digression" in German?
"digression" in German is Abschweifung, Exkurs, Umschweif. digression means: A part of a speech or piece of writing that wanders away from the main topic.
Are there other ways to say "digression" in German?
Yes — German has 3 translations listed for "digression": Abschweifung, Exkurs, Umschweif.
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