excursus
/ɪkˈskɜrsəs/
noun
- A detailed discussion of a particular point in a book or speech, often as an appendix or digression.
- In his lecture, he added an excursus about the cultural impact of the discovery.
- The excursus at the end of the chapter explains the scientific method in more depth.
- The book includes an excursus on the history of the printing press.
- A short journey or excursion, especially for a specific purpose.
- Our excursus to the museum was brief but informative.
- The team's excursus to the ancient ruins yielded several artifacts.
- They made an excursus into the countryside to collect plant samples.
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