Synonyms for discursive

Synonyms for (adj) discursive

Synonyms: digressive, discursive, rambling, excursive

Definition: (of e.g. speech and writing) tending to depart from the main point or cover a wide range of subjects

Usage: amusingly digressive with satirical thrusts at women's fashions among other things; a rambling discursive book; his excursive remarks; a rambling speech about this and that

Similar words: indirect

Definition: extended senses; not direct in manner or language or behavior or action

Usage: making indirect but legitimate inquiries; an indirect insult; doubtless they had some indirect purpose in mind; though his methods are indirect they are not dishonest; known as a shady indirect fellow


Synonyms: dianoetic, discursive

Definition: proceeding to a conclusion by reason or argument rather than intuition

Similar words: logical

Definition: capable of or reflecting the capability for correct and valid reasoning

Usage: a logical mind


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