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discursive

/dɪsˈkɜː(ɹ)sɪv/

Meanings
  • adjective

    Relating to discussion or discourse; conversational.

  • adjective

    Given to or characterized by lengthy discussion or discourse.


Rhymes
Words rhyming with discursive
curious , perusive , obsequious
Variants
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discursive , discursively , discursiveness , discursivenesses
Etymology
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From Latin discursus 'a running to and fro, a journey, a discussion'.


Trivia
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  1. The term 'discursive' is often used in education to describe teaching methods that emphasize open and inclusive discussion.

  2. The ancient Greek philosopher Plato is famous for his discursive dialogues, which explore philosophical ideas through conversations between his characters.


Related Concepts
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  1. Dialogue: A conversation between two or more people, often used in literature and drama to explore ideas and relationships.

  2. Discourse: A spoken or written conversation or discussion, often used to refer to a particular field of study or area of knowledge.


Culture
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Discursive has been used extensively in various fields such as philosophy, politics, and literature. In philosophy, Socrates' method of inquiry, known as the Socratic method, is a discursive method of questioning and dialogue. In politics, discursive democracy refers to a political system that emphasizes open and inclusive public discourse. In literature, discursive writing includes essays, treatises, and other forms of non-fiction.

How to Memorize "discursive"

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  3. mnemonics

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