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discursive

adjective

/dɪsˈkɜrsɪv/

Meaning

Tending to digress or move from topic to topic; lengthy and rambling.

His discursive style made the lecture hard to follow.

rambling, digressive, wandering, wordy, meandering

concise, focused, direct

discursive essay, discursive style, discursive writing

spoken rather than written; relating to the mouth

loved or cherished; sometimes used as a polite form of address

Having the characteristics of a master or authority; commanding and dignified.

silent; peaceful; calm; making little or no noise

satisfactory; pleasant; beneficial; of high quality

preliminary; introductory; intended as preparation