divagation
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/dˌɪvɐɡˈeɪʃən/

Definition & Meaning of "divagation"in English

Divagation
01

the act or instance of deviating or straying from a course or path

Examples
The hiker 's divagation from the marked trail led them deeper into the forest, causing them to lose their way.
02

a departure from the main topic or focus, typically in speech or writing

Examples
The speaker 's divagation made it hard to follow his main argument.
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