excursus
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A fuller treatment of a particular part of the text of a book, especially a classicA fuller treatment (in a separate section) of a particular part of the text of a book, especially a classic.
UK/ɛkˈskɜːsəs/US/ɛkˈskɝsəs/
Meaning
2 sensesA fuller treatment (in a separate section) of a particular part of the text of a book, especially a classic.
A narrative digression, especially to discuss a particular issue.
More definitions
- a message that departs from the main subject
Origin
Learned borrowing from Latin excursus (“excursion”). Doublet of excurse.Learned borrowing from Latin excursus (“excursion”). Doublet of excurse.
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Forms
plural: excursuses / excursus| Singular | excursus |
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Synonyms
4 synonymsClose in meaning
- a message that departs from the main subject:digressionasidedivagationparenthesis
Word family
1 related wordsRelatedexcursionB2