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Digression
Digression Di*gres"sion, n. [L. digressio: cf. F. digression.] 1. The act of digressing or deviating, esp. from the main subject of a discourse; hence, a part of a discourse deviating from its main design or subject. The digressions I can not excuse otherwise, than by the confidence that no man will read them. --Sir W. Temple. 2. A turning aside from the right path; transgression; offense. [R.] Then my digression is so vile, so base, That it will live engraven in my face. --Shak. 3. (Anat.) The elongation, or angular distance from the sun; -- said chiefly of the inferior planets. [R.]
Digressional
Digressional Di*gres"sion*al, a. Pertaining to, or having the character of, a digression; departing from the main purpose or subject. --T. Warton.

Meaning of Digressio from wikipedia

- Digression (parékbasis in Gr****, egressio, digressio and excursion in Latin) is a section of a composition or speech that marks a temporary shift of subject;...
- Systematic Context by Kenneth Appold Dogmatic excerpts from Syncretismus and Digressio by Abraham Calov Lutheran Orthodoxy under Fire by Timothy Schmeling...