Meaning of Digression

English Translation from English to English dictionary online for the word Digression

1. 1
   n.

   The act of digressing or deviating, esp. from the main subject of a discourse; hence, a part of a discourse deviating from its main design or subject.

2. 2
   n.

   A turning aside from the right path; transgression; offense.

3. 3
   n.

   The elongation, or angular distance from the sun; -- said chiefly of the inferior planets.

4. 4
   n.

   The act of digressing or deviating, esp. from the main subject of a discourse; hence, a part of a discourse deviating from its main design or subject.

5. 5
   n.

   A turning aside from the right path; transgression; offense.

6. 6
   n.

   The elongation, or angular distance from the sun; -- said chiefly of the inferior planets.