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Meaning of excursus

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

excursus

Pronunciation:/ɪkˈskɜːsəs/

noun

Definitions

  1. A fuller treatment (in a separate section) of a particular part of the text of a book, especially a classic.

  2. A narrative digression, especially to discuss a particular issue.

Sources:https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/excursus

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