excursus

/eks'kə:səs/
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excursus

The professor included an excursus on ancient trade routes in his lecture.

Definition

Noun: 1. A detailed discussion of a particular point or topic that is separate from, but related to, the main subject of a larger written work. It is a digression that provides supplementary information, explanation, or commentary, often found in a footnote, appendix, or as a distinct section within a book or article.

Examples of Usage
  • Noun:
    • The historian included a lengthy excursus on medieval farming techniques within his book about political structures.
    • Chapter three contains an interesting excursus on the origins of the phrase.
    • The author's footnote expanded into a full excursus on the topic.
Advanced Usage
  • "To include an excursus on...": A formal phrase used to state that a work contains such a digressive discussion.
    • The thesis includes an excursus on the methodological challenges of the study.
  • The term is often used in academic, historical, or literary criticism to label a section that, while relevant, is not part of the central narrative or argument.
Variants and Related Words
  • Excursional (adj): Pertaining to or of the nature of an excursus. (Rarely used)
  • Excursive (adj): Tending to digress; characterized by digressions.
    • His writing style is often excursive, filled with fascinating tangents.
Synonyms
  • Digression: A temporary departure from the main subject in speech or writing.
  • Appendix: A section of extra information at the end of a book or document.
  • Footnote: A note of explanation or comment added to the bottom of a page, which can sometimes develop into an excursus.
  • Discursus: (Formal/Literary) A lengthy discussion or treatise on a subject.
Related Phrases
  • A note on...: A less formal way to introduce a short digressive explanation.
  • A discussion of...: A broader, more general term for treating a topic.
Related Idioms
  • To go off on a tangent: An informal idiom meaning to suddenly start discussing a different subject. An is a formal, structured version of "going on a tangent."
excursus

The professor included an excursus on ancient trade routes in his lecture.

Noun
  1. a message that departs from the main subject

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