What is another word for digressive?

Pronunciation: [da͡ɪɡɹˈɛsɪv] (IPA)

Digressive refers to deviating from the main subject or theme when speaking or writing. Some synonyms for digressive include wandering, rambling, sidetracked, tangential, and meandering. Other similar words to describe digressive behavior include: 1. Divergent: deviating from a path or course 2. Discursive: covering a wide range of topics 3. Circuitous: taking a longer course than the most direct way 4. Diffuse: spreading or extending in many directions 5. Deviating: varying from the norm or expected course All of these words describe a deviation from the main topic, highlighting an indirect or meandering path taken when speaking or writing.

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What are the hypernyms for Digressive?

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What are the opposite words for digressive?

Digressive means to move away from the main topic or subject. The antonyms for this word are focused, direct, concise, organized, and coherent. Focused means to concentrate on one thing only. Direct means to be straightforward and clear in communication. Concise refers to the use of few words to express an idea. Organized means to arrange things in a particular order. Coherent means to have a logical and consistent flow of ideas. It is important to be aware of antonyms for words like digressive to ensure effective communication and avoid confusion or misunderstanding.

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Usage examples for Digressive

Such minds are generally chaotic and unorganized, as is revealed in the rambling, involved, interminably parenthetical and digressive character of their conversation.
"The Faith of the Millions (2nd series)"
George Tyrrell
He is never therefore digressive; having only a simple tale to tell, and that tale being almost always well and truly told.
"A Bibliographical, Antiquarian and Picturesque Tour in France and Germany, Volume Two"
Thomas Frognall Dibdin
The paragraph I have just written will seem like a digression to the careless reader, but he who has read carefully, or will take the trouble to glance back, will not fail to see, that although in appearance digressive, it is a strict and accurate comment on Charles Keene, and the circumstances in which his art was produced.
"Modern Painting"
George Moore

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