discursive
Pronunciation
/dɪˈskɝsɪv/

Definition & Meaning of "discursive"in English

discursive
01

deviating from a subject in a disorganized manner

Grammatical Information
Composition
Complex
qualitative
Superlative
most discursive
Comparative
more discursive
gradable
Examples
His discursive speech made it difficult for the audience to follow his main argument.
02

using reason instead of intuition to achieve a conclusion

Examples
The discursive nature of his argument relied heavily on logical analysis rather than gut feelings.
03

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

Examples
The discursive nature of the seminar encouraged participants to share their viewpoints openly.
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