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Definition of Discursive
1. Adjective. Proceeding to a conclusion by reason or argument rather than intuition.
Exact synonyms: Dianoetic
Category relationships: Philosophy
Similar to: Logical
Derivative terms: Discursiveness
Category relationships: Philosophy
Similar to: Logical
Derivative terms: Discursiveness
2. Adjective. (of e.g. speech and writing) tending to depart from the main point or cover a wide range of subjects. "A rambling speech about this and that"
Exact synonyms: Digressive, Excursive, Rambling
Similar to: Indirect
Derivative terms: Digress, Discursiveness
Similar to: Indirect
Derivative terms: Digress, Discursiveness
Definition of Discursive
1. a. Passing from one thing to another; ranging over a wide field; roving; digressive; desultory.
Definition of Discursive
1. [adj]