divagation
di
ˌdɪ
di
va
va
va
ga
ˈgeɪ
gei
tion
ʃən
shēn
British pronunciation
/dˌɪvɐɡˈeɪʃən/

Definition & Meaning of "divagation"in English

Divagation
01

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

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The hiker 's divagation from the marked trail led them deeper into the forest, causing them to lose their way.
The team 's divagation from the original project plan caused delays and inefficiencies in the overall workflow.
02

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

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The speaker 's divagation made it hard to follow his main argument.
After a long divagation, she returned to her original point.
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