discursive
/dɪˈskɜrsɪv/
adjective
- Moving from one topic to another without a clear plan; not organized or focused.
- I prefer a clear outline over a discursive conversation that jumps around.
- The essay was too discursive and never really answered the main question.
- His discursive lecture covered everything from ancient Rome to modern cooking.
- Relating to discussion or reasoning, especially in a logical or methodical way.
- The debate club encourages discursive thinking rather than emotional reactions.
- The philosopher used discursive reasoning to build his argument step by step.
- In a discursive analysis, each point is examined before moving to the next.
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