EXCURSIVE


Meaning of EXCURSIVE in English

ikˈskər]s]iv, (ˈ)ek]s-, -kə̄], -kəi], ]z], ]ēv also ]əv adjective

also ex·cur·so·ry ](ə)rē, -ri

Etymology: Latin excursus (past participle) + English -ive or -ory

1. : constituting a digression

his excursive remarks

2. : characterized by or prone to digression

an amusingly excursive style

• ex·cur·sive·ly ]ə̇vlē, -li\ adverb

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