Excursive and Rambling

Excursive

Excursive adjective - Passing from one topic to another.
Usage example: an excursive story line that some readers of Melville's novel find very rewarding
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Synonyms for Excursive

Rambling is a synonym for excursive in approach topic. In some cases you can use "Rambling" instead an adjective "Excursive", when it comes to topics like discursive. popular alternative

Nearby Words: excursion, excursionist

Rambling

Rambling adjective - Passing from one topic to another.
Usage example: I listened patiently to Mrs. Parsifal's rambling reminiscences, though I had no idea who “Dorothy” and “the stepson” were

Excursive is a synonym for rambling in approach topic. You can use "Excursive" instead an adjective "Rambling". popular alternative

Nearby Words: ramble, rambled, rambler
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