dis·cur·sive

(dĭ-skûr′sĭv)

adj.

1. Covering a wide field of subjects; rambling.

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

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

dis·cur′sive·ly adv.

dis·cur′sive·ness n.

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discursive

(dɪˈskɜːsɪv)

adj

1. passing from one topic to another, usually in an unmethodical way; digressive

2. (Philosophy) philosophy of or relating to knowledge obtained by reason and argument rather than intuition. Compare dianoetic

[C16: from Medieval Latin discursīvus, from Late Latin discursus discourse]

disˈcursively adv

disˈcursiveness n

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dis•cur•sive

(dɪˈskɜr sɪv)

adj.

1. passing aimlessly from one subject to another; digressive; rambling.

2. proceeding by reasoning or argument rather than intuition.

[1590–1600; < Medieval Latin discursīvus. See discourse, -ive]

dis•cur′sive•ly, adv.

dis•cur′sive•ness, n.

ThesaurusAntonymsRelated WordsSynonymsLegend:

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"

discursive

adjective digressive, loose, rambling, roundabout, diffuse, meandering, desultory, long-winded, circuitous, prolix The book is characterized by a reflective, discursive style.

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discursive

adjective

Marked by or given to digression:

digressive, excursive, parenthetic, parenthetical, rambling, tangential.

Translations

diskursiv

discursif

digressivo che divaga

discursive

[dɪsˈkɜːsɪv] ADJ → divagador, prolijo (Ling, Philos) → discursivo

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discursive

[dɪˈskɜː^rsɪv] adj [writing, style] → discursif/ive

discursive

adj

style → weitschweifig

(Philos) → diskursiv

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