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dignified
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digression
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digression

di·gres·sion [ dī grésh'n ] (plural di·gres·sions)


noun 
Definition:
 
1. departure from central topic: an act or instance of departing from the central topic or line of argument while speaking or writing, usually temporarily

2. text or speech off the subject: a part of something spoken or written that departs from the central topic or line of argument, usually temporarily


di·gres·sion·al adjective
di·gres·sion·ar·y adjective
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