Definition of excursus Excursus
ex•cur•sus
We found 5 definitions of excursus from 4 different sources.
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What does excursus mean?
WordNet
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| excursus - a message that departs from the main subject | ||
| digression, aside, divagation, parenthesis | ||
| subject matter, message, content, substance a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled; "he sent a three-word message" | ||
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Wiktionary 
- excursus (Noun)
A fuller treatment in a separate section of a particular part of the text of a book, especially a classic. - excursus (Noun)
A narrative digression, especially to discuss a particular issue.
Webster DictionaryWebster's Unabridged Dictionary 📘
- excursus (n.)
A dissertation or digression appended to a work, and containing a more extended exposition of some important point or topic.
Part of speech
🔤- excursus, noun, singular of excursuses.
