digressive statements
[/dɪˈɡresɪv ˈsteɪtmənts/]
nounpl: digressive statements
afirmações digressivas
1. Statements or remarks that deviate from the main topic or subject being discussed, often interrupting the flow of thought or argument
His digressive statements about his childhood made it difficult to follow the main argument of his presentation.
As afirmações digressivas dele sobre sua infância dificultaram o acompanhamento do argumento principal de sua apresentação.
2. Comments or utterances that temporarily abandon the primary subject to explore tangential or secondary ideas
The professor's digressive statements, while entertaining, often caused students to lose track of the lecture's central theme.
As afirmações digressivas do professor, embora entretidas, frequentemente faziam os alunos perderem o fio condutor do tema central da aula.
In American academic and professional contexts, digressive statements are often viewed negatively as signs of poor organization or lack of focus. In Brazilian communication, especially in casual settings, digressive remarks may be more tolerated and sometimes even valued as signs of engaging storytelling and rapport-building. Portuguese speakers tend to appreciate context and background information that English speakers might consider digressive.
NYC Slang
going off on a tangent; getting into the weeds; rabbit holes
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