— excursively , adv. — excursiveness , n.
/ik skerr"siv/ , adj.
1. given to making excursions in speech, thought, etc.; wandering; digressive.
2. of the nature of such excursions; rambling; desultory: excursive conversation.
[ 1665-75; excurs ( us ) (see EXCURSUS) + -IVE ]