digressive

• Se dit d'un discours ou d'un écrit qui tend à s'écarter du sujet principal ou du thème central.

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.

   qui s'écarte du sujet

   • 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.

   Synonymescircuitousdiscursiveexcursivemeanderingramblingtangentialwandering

   Antonymesconcisedirectfocusedpertinentrelevant

2. Of only superficial relevanceC1formal

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

   Hors de propos / tangentiel

   • 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.

   Synonymesextraneousimmaterialirrelevantperipheraltangential

   Antonymesapplicableaproposgermanematerialpertinentrelatedrelevant