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discursive definition

dis·cur·sive (di skʉr′siv)

adjective

  1. wandering from one topic to another; skimming over many apparently unconnected subjects; rambling; desultory; digressive
  2. based on the conscious use of reasoning rather than on intuition

Etymology: ML discursivus < L discursus: see discourse

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discursive Synonyms

discursive

modif.

rambling, desultory, digressive; see verbose.


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discursive Usage Examples

Adjective complement with noun phrase

  • develop: Develop student discursive and interpretative skills through appropriate interactive and assessment activities.

Modifies a noun

  • saturation: This form of activity is characterized by a high degree of discursive saturation.

Modifying Another Word

  • rather: Mitchell's piece on identities in Asia Minor is rather discursive, but all the better for it.

Used with adjective complement

  • become: With Light Reading, they created an environment which encouraged artists and viewers alike to become actively discursive within an intimate yet public arena.
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