discursively

Meanings

• Adverb

  Expressing or dealing with a subject or topic in a detailed and lengthy manner.

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Variants

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discursive , discursively , discursiveness , discursivenesses

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Etymology

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From the Latin word 'discursus', meaning 'a running to and fro, a journey', from 'discurrere', 'to run to and fro'. The meaning evolved to 'a conversation, discussion' and finally 'a lengthy and detailed discussion or exposition'.

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Trivia

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1. The longest recorded debate in the US Congress lasted for 24 hours straight, demonstrating the concept of discursively.

2. The term 'discourse' comes from the Latin word 'discurrere', meaning 'to run to and fro'.

3. The ancient Greek philosopher Plato is famous for his lengthy and detailed dialogues, which are considered some of the earliest examples of discursive writing.

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Related Concepts

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1. Oratory: The art of using language effectively and persuasively in formal public speaking.

2. Discourse Analysis: A research method used to analyze spoken or written language in its social and historical context.

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Culture

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Discursively has been used extensively in literature, particularly in academic and philosophical texts, to convey a sense of depth and thoroughness in the exploration of ideas. It has also been used in political and social contexts to describe lengthy debates or discussions.

How to Memorize "discursively"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a long and winding road, representing the detailed and lengthy nature of discursively.

2. associate
   

   - Associate discursively with the idea of a deep and thorough exploration of a topic.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym DETAILS to remember the meaning: Detailed, Extensive, Thorough, In-depth, Lengthy, and Systematic.

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