digressive

• Describe un discurso o escrito que tiende a apartarse del tema principal o del asunto en cuestión, siendo divagatorio o carente de un hilo conductor claro.

Describes speech or writing that tends to stray from the main subject or topic.

1. Tending to stray from the main topicC1formal

   Characterized by a tendency to wander away from the central subject or argument, often in speech or writing.

   digresivo

   • His digressive lecture made it hard for the students to follow the core argument.
   • The author's digressive style adds charm but can confuse readers seeking a clear narrative.
   • She gave a digressive answer that touched on many unrelated topics before returning to the question.

   Sinónimoscircuitousdiscursiveexcursivemeanderingramblingtangentialwandering

   Antónimosconcisedirectfocusedpertinentrelevant

2. Of only superficial relevanceC1formal

   Having little or only a surface-level connection to the main point being discussed.

   digresivo (de relevancia superficial)

   • His comments were digressive, offering only a superficial link to the debate.
   • The report included digressive details that did not support the main conclusion.
   • Her digressive remarks about the weather were irrelevant to the serious discussion.

   Sinónimosextraneousimmaterialirrelevantperipheraltangential

   Antónimosapplicableaproposgermanematerialpertinentrelatedrelevant