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discursive

/dɪsˈkʌrv/ or /dɪsˈkɜːrv/ adjective · British & US
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What does discursive mean?

adjective

Extending or given to discussion; conversational. Characterized by or given to much talk or discussion, often in a rambling or digressive way.

Example

"The professor's discursive lecture on the history of philosophy left many students confused."

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