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    Synonyms & Similar Words

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    Meaning of Discursive

    The primary meaning of the word "Discursive" is related to using or containing a lengthy and detailed discussion or argument.

    Definitions

    • Digressing from subject to subject, or from a straight course of thought, having a wandering or rambling quality
    • Ranging over a wide field of subjects, or over a long period of time, having a broad scope or range
    • Using or containing a lengthy and detailed discussion or argument, often in a formal or systematic way

    Etymology of Discursive

    The word "Discursive" has its roots in the Latin word "discurrere", which means "to run to and fro", or "to range over", and is derived from "dis-" (meaning "apart" or "asunder") and "currere" (meaning "to run")
    Historically, the word "Discursive" has been used in English since the 15th century to describe a type of reasoning or discussion that involves a wide range of topics or ideas

    Example Uses

    • The professor's discursive style of lecturing made it difficult for students to follow the main points of the argument
    • The novel's discursive narrative structure, which jumped back and forth in time, added to its complexity and depth
    • The philosopher's discursive approach to ethics involved considering a wide range of perspectives and arguments

    Antonyms & Near Antonyms

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    Related Nouns

    discussion argument debate dialogue conversation discourse narration narrative story tale account explanation description commentary critique analysis exposition treatise thesis dissertation essay article paper manuscript book volume tome lecture speech oration sermon homily talk address presentation disquisition monograph memoir autobiography biography history chronicle journal diary log record report review appraisal evaluation assessment estimation judgment opinion viewpoint perspective outlook attitude approach method technique procedure process system framework structure organization arrangement disposition layout design plan scheme project proposal suggestion recommendation advice counsel guidance direction instruction education training teaching learning scholarship research investigation inquiry study examination inspection scrutiny survey exploration probe analysis anatomy dissection vivisection

    Related Verbs

    discuss argue debate converse talk speak lecture narrate recount describe explain expound elaborate expand amplify illustrate exemplify demonstrate show prove establish confirm verify validate substantiate justify rationalize defend advocate promote support endorse recommend suggest propose advise counsel guide direct instruct teach educate train learn study investigate examine inspect scrutinize survey explore