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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-gres, dahy-]
- /dɪˈgrɛs, daɪ-/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [dih-gres, dahy-]
- /dɪˈgrɛs, daɪ-/
Definitions of digresser word
- verb without object digresser to deviate or wander away from the main topic or purpose in speaking or writing; depart from the principal line of argument, plot, study, etc. 1
- verb without object digresser Archaic. to turn aside. 1
- verb digresser (Transitive Verb) to digress. 0
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Origin of digresser
First appearance:
before 1520 One of the 28% oldest English words
1520-30; < Latin dīgressus, past participle of dīgredī “to go off, depart, digress,” equivalent to dī- di-2 + -gredī, combining form of gradī “to go”; cf. grade
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Parts of speech for Digresser
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
digresser popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 71% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data most of word are more popular. This word is almost not used. It has a much more popular synonym.
digresser usage trend in Literature
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