excursus
(ex-cur-sus)
3 syllables
Definition
noun. 1 a digression or incidental excursion as in a narrative; 2 a detailed discussion of some point in a book especially one added as an appendix.
Example Sentence
The author's excursus lengthened an already long book.
Synonyms
Antonyms
Hear It! Say It! Write It!
excursus