excursive

[ ik-skur-siv ]
/ ɪkˈskɜr sɪv /
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adjective

given to making excursions in speech, thought, etc.; wandering; digressive.
of the nature of such excursions; rambling; desultory: excursive conversation.

Origin of excursive

1665–75; < Latin excurs(us) (see excursus) + -ive

OTHER WORDS FROM excursive

Words nearby excursive

exculpatory, excurrent, excursion, excursion ticket, excursionist, excursive, excursus, excurvature, excurved, excusatory, excuse

Words related to excursive

desultory, digressive, indirect, rambling, verbose

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British Dictionary definitions for excursive

excursive
/ (ɪkˈskɜːsɪv) /

adjective

tending to digress
involving detours; rambling

Derived forms of excursive

excursively, adverb excursiveness, noun

Word Origin for excursive

C17: from Latin excursus, from excurrere to run forth