digression

Word parts

digress + -ion

Pronunciation

• (UK) IPA ^(key): /dʌɪˈɡrɛʃən/ or /dɪˈɡrɛʃən/
• (US) IPA ^(key): /daɪˈɡrɛʃən/

• Audio (UK)

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• Hyphenation: di‧gres‧sion

Noun

Singular digression

Plural digressions

1. (countable & uncountable) Digression is the act of moving off topic.

Related words

• digress