digressive

• 形容讲话或写作容易偏离主题或中心思想。

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.

   离题的

   • 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.

   同义词circuitousdiscursiveexcursivemeanderingramblingtangentialwandering

   反义词concisedirectfocusedpertinentrelevant

2. Of only superficial relevanceC1formal

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

   离题的

   • 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.

   同义词extraneousimmaterialirrelevantperipheraltangential

   反义词applicableaproposgermanematerialpertinentrelatedrelevant