Difference between Aside and Excursus

What is the difference between Aside and Excursus?

Aside as a noun is an incidental remark made quietly so as to be heard by the person to whom it is said and not by any others in the vicinity. while Excursus as a noun is a fuller treatment (in a separate section) of a particular part of the text of a book, especially a classic.

Aside

Part of speech: preposition

Definition: aside from

Part of speech: noun

Definition: An incidental remark made quietly so as to be heard by the person to whom it is said and not by any others in the vicinity.

Part of speech: adverb

Definition: To one side so as to be out of the way.

Example sentence: I do not know You, God, because I am in the way. Please help me to push myself aside.

Excursus

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A fuller treatment (in a separate section) of a particular part of the text of a book, especially a classic.A narrative digression, especially to discuss a particular issue.

We hope you now know whether to use Aside or Excursus in your sentence.

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