excursive (redirected from excursively)

ex·cur·sive  (k-skûrsv)

adj.

Of, given to, characterized by, or having the nature of digression.

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ex·cursive·ly adv.

ex·cursive·ness n.

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Adj.

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excursive - (of e.g. speech and writing) tending to depart from the main point or cover a wide range of subjects; "amusingly digressive with satirical thrusts at women's fashions among other things"; "a rambling discursive book"; "his excursive remarks"; "a rambling speech about this and that" digressive, discursive, rambling indirect - extended senses; not direct in manner or language or behavior or action; "making indirect but legitimate inquiries"; "an indirect insult"; "doubtless they had some indirect purpose in mind"; "though his methods are indirect they are not dishonest"; "known as a shady indirect fellow"