Definitions
- Describing a wandering or rambling speech or writing that goes off-topic. - Referring to a deviation from the main subject or theme of a conversation or discussion. - Talking about a meandering or tangential thought process that leads away from the main point.
- Referring to a departure from the main topic or subject of a conversation or discussion. - Describing a temporary shift in focus or attention to a related but different topic. - Talking about a deviation from the main point or argument in a speech or writing.
List of Similarities
- 1Both words refer to a departure from the main topic or subject.
- 2Both words can be used to describe a shift in focus or attention.
- 3Both words are often used in written or spoken communication.
- 4Both words can be used to describe a deviation from the main point or argument.
- 5Both words can be used to describe a meandering or wandering thought process.
What is the difference?
- 1Usage: Divagate is less common than digress and may be considered more formal or literary.
- 2Connotation: Divagate may imply a more aimless or uncontrolled departure from the main topic, while digress may suggest a more intentional or purposeful shift.
Remember this!
Divagate and digress are synonyms that refer to a departure from the main topic or subject. However, divagate may imply a more aimless or uncontrolled departure, while digress may suggest a more intentional or purposeful shift. Additionally, divagate is less common and more formal than digress.
