discursive

1 of 1adjective

/dɪˈskɝsɪv/

Forms:more discursive,most discursive

deviating from a subject in a disorganized manner

His discursive speech made it difficult for the audience to follow his main argument.
The essay was criticized for its discursive nature, jumping between topics without clear connections.
The professor's discursive lecture left the students confused about the key concepts.
The meeting was unproductive due to the discursive nature of the debate, with no one sticking to the agenda.
She found the book’s discursive writing style frustrating and hard to focus on.

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using reason instead of intuition to achieve a conclusion

The discursive nature of his argument relied heavily on logical analysis rather than gut feelings.
She preferred discursive reasoning over intuition, as it allowed her to make more informed decisions.
In their discursive debate, each participant offered logical explanations and avoided baseless assumptions.
His discursive style of reasoning was praised for being thorough and well thought out.
The discursive nature of the article made it clear that the conclusions were drawn from careful reasoning and not from impulsive judgment.

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relating to the exchange of ideas or information through conversation or written expression

The discursive nature of the seminar encouraged participants to share their viewpoints openly.
During the meeting, there was a discursive discussion about the company's future plans.
The book club had a discursive conversation about the themes and characters of the novel.
The professor's lectures were often discursive, covering a wide range of related topics.
The podcast featured a discursive interview with the author, delving into the inspiration behind the book.