excursus

• Nom désignant une digression ou un écart par rapport au sujet principal, en particulier dans un texte écrit ou un discours.

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.

   digression

   • 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.

   Synonymesasidedetourdeviationdigressiondivagationparenthesis