Divagation — Meaning, Definition & Synonyms
Meaning & Definition of Divagation
Divagation (verb)
- to wander or stray from a course or subject, diverge, digress
Divagation (noun) — Senses, Synonyms & Antonyms
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a departure from the subject under consideration
"this may well appear to be a divagation at first, but I hope to establish the relevance"
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a turning away from a course or standard
"a self-consciously literary novel that represents a major divagation from traditional narrative"
Synonyms, Thesaurus & Another Word for Divagation
The most common words with a similar meaning to Divagation:
Near Antonyms of Divagation
Word Forms of Divagation
Inflections: divagated, divagating
Derived words: divagation (noun)
Origin & Etymology of Divagation
Late Latin divagatus, past participle of divagari, from Latin dis- + vagari to wander vagary
First known use: 1816
Frequently Asked Questions about Divagation
What does "Divagation" mean?
"Divagation" means to wander or stray from a course or subject, diverge, digress. As an a verb and a noun, it is defined as: to wander or stray from a course or subject, diverge, digress. It has 2 distinct senses.
What is another word for "Divagation"?
Other words for "Divagation" include aside, digression, excursion, tangent, deflection, departure, detour and deviation. The best synonym depends on which meaning of "Divagation" you intend.
What are different ways to say "Divagation"?
There are 25 words and phrases with a similar meaning to "Divagation". Common alternatives include aside, digression, excursion, tangent, deflection, departure, detour, deviation, divergence and divergency.
How do you use "Divagation" in a sentence?
Examples of "Divagation" in a sentence: "this may well appear to be a divagation at first, but I hope to establish the relevance"; "a self-consciously literary novel that represents a major divagation from traditional narrative".
Is "Divagation" a noun, verb, or adjective?
"Divagation" can be used as a verb and a noun, depending on the context.
How do you pronounce "Divagation"?
"Divagation" is pronounced /ˈdī-və-ˌgāt/ and divided into syllables as di·va·gate.
What is the origin of the word "Divagation"?
"Divagation" comes from Late Latin divagatus, past participle of divagari, from Latin dis- + vagari to wander vagary. First known use: 1816.
What is another word for "Divagation" meaning "a departure from the subject under consideration"?
When "Divagation" (noun) means a departure from the subject under consideration, synonyms include aside, digression, excursion and tangent.