— ramblingly , adv. — ramblingness , n.
/ram"bling/ , adj.
1. aimlessly wandering.
2. taking an irregular course; straggling: a rambling brook.
3. spread out irregularly in various directions: a rambling mansion.
4. straying from one subject to another; desultory: a rambling novel.
[ 1615-25; RAMBLE + -ING 2 ]
Syn. 4. discursive.