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divagate

Divagate (verb) means to wander about.

verb
1
To wander about.
2
To stray from a subject or theme.
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Etymology

First attested in 1599; borrowed from Latin dīvagātus, perfect active participle of dīvagor (“to wander here and there”) (see -ate (verb-forming suffix)), from Latin dis- (“in different direction”) + vagor (“to wander”). Cognate with French divaguer.

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Frequently asked questions

What is the meaning of divagate?

"divagate" (verb) means to wander about.

What are the different meanings of divagate?

"divagate" has 2 main meanings: 1. To wander about; 2. To stray from a subject or theme.

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