Definition of "digressive" [di•gress•ive]

• Characterized by digressions; rambling. (adjective)

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• "But that kind of digressive storytelling makes me wonder if "Mad Men" will ever truly be a crossover hit - something that rises above, say, 2 or 3 million viewers."
• "These detours add depth to the narrative, but the sheer volume of digressive material becomes a distraction, and Ms. Stanton struggles to identify a clear thematic, intellectual or narrative arc in Mr. Avery's activities."
• "The discussion is digressive and overly credulous of literary and semi-historical sources, while scanting archeology."