excursus

• Substantiv, das einen Exkurs oder das Abschweifen vom eigentlichen Thema bezeichnet, besonders in schriftlicher oder mündlicher Rede.

A noun referring to a digression or departure from the main subject, especially in a written or spoken discourse.

1. DigressionC2formal

   A detailed discussion or written passage that departs from the main subject, often to explore a related topic.

   Abschweifung

   • The author included a lengthy excursus on the history of the region.
   • His lecture contained an excursus into the philosophy of language.
   • The book's excursus on ancient trade routes was fascinating but tangential.

   Synonymeasidedetourdeviationdigressiondivagationparenthesis