discursive has definitions from the field of philosophy
1
[ adjective ] (philosophy) proceeding to a conclusion by reason or argument rather than intuition

Synonyms

dianoetic

Related terms

philosophy logical

2
[ adjective ] (of e.g. speech and writing) tending to depart from the main point or cover a wide range of subjects

Examples

"amusingly digressive with satirical thrusts at women's fashions" "a rambling discursive book" "his excursive remarks" "a rambling speech"

Related terms

indirect

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