Difference between Divagation and Excursus

What is the difference between Divagation and Excursus?

Divagation as a noun is straying off from a course or way 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.

Divagation

Part of speech: noun

Definition: straying off from a course or way

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 Divagation or Excursus in your sentence.

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