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Synonyms for Excursive (same or very similar meaning)

WordNet sense 1 ((of e.g. speech and writing) tending to depart from the main point or cover a wide range of subjects):
digressive, discursive, rambling

WordNet sense 2 (extended senses; not direct in manner or language or behavior or action):
indirect


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