discursive

[/dɪˈskɜːrsɪv/]
adjective
discursivo
1. Characterized by or involving detailed discussion of many different topics or ideas; moving from one topic to another in a way that lacks direct focus or continuity
The professor gave a discursive lecture that covered philosophy, history, and science in no particular order.
O professor deu uma aula discursiva que cobriu filosofia, história e ciência sem uma ordem particular.
2. Proceeding by discourse or logical argument rather than by intuition
His discursive approach to mathematics emphasized step-by-step reasoning.
Sua abordagem discursiva da matemática enfatizava o raciocínio passo a passo.
3. Relating to or denoting discourse or written/spoken communication
The discursive analysis revealed patterns in how the community communicates.
A análise discursiva revelou padrões em como a comunidade se comunica.
The term 'discursive' is frequently used in Brazilian and Portuguese academic contexts, particularly in philosophy, literary criticism, and social sciences. It can have both positive connotations (thorough, analytical) and negative ones (unnecessarily lengthy or unfocused) depending on context.
Synonyms / Sinônimos
digressiveramblingwanderingmeanderingcircuitousverboselong-windedargumentativeanalytical
Antonyms / Antônimos
concisedirectfocusedsuccinctintuitivebrief

Regional Variations

General Brazilian Portuguese
discursivo
Standard usage in academic and formal contexts
Portugal
discursivo
Same usage as Brazilian Portuguese; commonly used in academic discourse

Related Words

discoursedigressargumentreasoningnarrativeexposition

Related Idioms & Phrases

discursive reasoning - raciocínio discursivo (step-by-step logical thinking)
discursive essay - ensaio discursivo (essay that explores multiple perspectives)
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