Divagation
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British pronunciation/dˌɪvɐɡˈeɪʃən/
American pronunciation/dˌɪvɐɡˈeɪʃən/

Definition & Meaning of "divagation"

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 constant divagation from the main topic made it difficult for the audience to follow the presentation.
The book was filled with unnecessary divagations that detracted from the overall coherence of the storyline.
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