discursive
[/dɪˈskɜːrsɪv/]
adjective
discursivo
1. Digressing from subject to subject; proceeding by argument or reasoning rather than intuition
His discursive writing style made it difficult to follow his main argument.
Seu estilo de escrita discursivo tornou difícil acompanhar seu argumento principal.
2. Relating to or using discourse; conversational or involving discussion
The discursive approach to teaching encourages student participation and dialogue.
A abordagem discursiva no ensino estimula a participação e o diálogo dos alunos.
3. Moving from one topic to another without a clear logical connection; rambling
The professor's discursive lecture jumped between multiple unrelated topics.
A aula discursiva do professor saltava entre vários tópicos não relacionados.
In academic contexts, both English and Portuguese use 'discursive' to describe analytical approaches that emphasize dialogue, reasoning, and interpretation. In Brazil, the term is frequently used in educational theory and philosophy discussions. The word carries a generally neutral or slightly negative connotation when referring to writing or speech that lacks focus or organization.
Related Idioms & Phrases
discursive reasoning - raciocínio discursivo
discursive analysis - análise discursiva
discursive practice - prática discursiva
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