discursively

Thân thiện

The professor spoke discursively, covering many topics in a single lecture.

Definition

Adverb: - In a rambling manner: Speaking or writing at length in a way that covers many topics or points, often in a way that is not strictly organized or concise. It describes a style of communication that moves from one subject to another in a way that may seem indirect or wandering.

Usage

The adverb "discursively" is used to describe how an action (typically speaking or writing) is performed. It modifies verbs to indicate a long, detailed, and often loosely structured approach.

Examples

• The professor spoke discursively for over an hour, touching on philosophy, history, and modern art without a clear central thesis.
• Her essay was written discursively, exploring many fascinating tangents before finally reaching its conclusion.
• He tends to argue his points discursively, which can sometimes make his main idea difficult to follow.

Advanced Usage

• Used in academic or literary criticism: Often used to analyze a text's or speech's style, noting its expansive and exploratory nature, which can be either a strength (comprehensive) or a weakness (unfocused).
  • The novel's middle section proceeds discursively, mirroring the protagonist's wandering thoughts.

Variants and Related Words

• Discursive (adjective): Characterized by discussion or reasoning that moves from topic to topic.
  • His writing style is more discursive than linear.
• Discursiveness (noun): The quality of being discursive.
  • The discursiveness of the lecture challenged the students to find the connecting threads.

Synonyms

• Ramblingly
• Digressively
• Circumstantially (when referring to giving many details)
• Windingly

Antonyms

• Concisely
• Succinctly
• Directly
• Linearly

Học thuật

Adverb

1. in a rambling manner

Từ đồng nghĩa

• ramblingly