discursive

dis·cur·sive  (d-skûrsv)

adj.

1. Covering a wide field of subjects; rambling.

2. Proceeding to a conclusion through reason rather than intuition.

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[Medieval Latin discursvus, from Latin discursus, running about; see discourse.]

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dis·cursive·ly adv.

dis·cursive·ness n.

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discursive

Adjective

passing from one topic to another [Latin discursus a running to and fro]

Thesaurus

Adj.	1.	discursive - proceeding to a conclusion by reason or argument rather than intuition dianoetic philosophy - the rational investigation of questions about existence and knowledge and ethics logical - capable of or reflecting the capability for correct and valid reasoning; "a logical mind"
	2.	discursive - (of e.g. speech and writing) tending to depart from the main point or cover a wide range of subjects; "amusingly digressive with satirical thrusts at women's fashions among other things"; "a rambling discursive book"; "his excursive remarks"; "a rambling speech about this and that" excursive, rambling, digressive indirect - extended senses; not direct in manner or language or behavior or action; "making indirect but legitimate inquiries"; "an indirect insult"; "doubtless they had some indirect purpose in mind"; "though his methods are indirect they are not dishonest"; "known as a shady indirect fellow"