DISCURSIVE

/dɪsˈkɜː(ɹ)sɪv/ Scrabble 16 Words With Friends 19

Scrabble letter values: D2I1S1C3U1R1S1I1V4E1 = 16

Definition

  1. adjective proceeding to a conclusion by reason or argument rather than intuition. — synonyms: dianoetic
  2. adjective (of e.g. speech and writing) tending to depart from the main point or cover a wide range of subjects. — synonyms: digressive, excursive, rambling

Examples

  • “amusingly digressive with satirical thrusts at women's fashions among other things”
  • “a rambling discursive book”
  • “his excursive remarks”

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