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Divagation

noun

A message that departs from the main subject. Synonyms: aside, digression, excursus, parenthesis.

A turning aside (of your course or attention or concern). Synonyms: deflection, deflexion, deviation, digression, diversion. "A digression into irrelevant details" , "A deflection from his goal"

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Words linked to "Divagation" : turning, deflexion, divagate, message, turn, subject matter, content, substance, digression, red herring, deviation