digression in Russian
digression in Russian is отклоне́ние, отступле́ние — digression means a part of a speech or piece of writing that wanders away from the main topic.
digression in Russian
отклоне́ние
Pronounced: otkloneniye
(generally, _, uncountable) The act of straying from the main subject in speech or writing, (rhetoric) particularly for rhetorical effect.
отступле́ние
Pronounced: otstupleniye
(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 Russian?
"digression" in Russian is отклоне́ние, отступле́ние. digression means: A part of a speech or piece of writing that wanders away from the main topic.
How do you pronounce отклоне́ние?
"digression" in Russian is отклоне́ние, pronounced "otkloneniye".
Are there other ways to say "digression" in Russian?
Yes — Russian has 2 translations listed for "digression": отклоне́ние, отступле́ние.
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