discursivo
[dis-kur-SI-vo]
adjectivemasculinepl: discursivos
discursive
1. Relating to or characterized by discourse; involving discussion or debate
The discursive approach to the problem allowed for multiple perspectives.
A abordagem discursiva do problema permitiu múltiplas perspectivas.
2. Proceeding by reasoning or argument rather than intuition; analytical
He used a discursive method to reach his conclusions.
Ele usou um método discursivo para chegar às suas conclusões.
3. Digressing or wandering from topic to topic; not strictly focused
The professor's discursive lecture covered many tangential subjects.
A palestra discursiva do professor abordou muitos assuntos tangenciais.
4. Of or pertaining to language and linguistic discourse
Discursive analysis examines how language shapes meaning.
A análise discursiva examina como a linguagem molda o significado.
The term 'discursivo' is commonly used in Brazilian and Portuguese academic contexts, particularly in fields such as linguistics, philosophy, literary criticism, and social sciences. It reflects an emphasis on reasoned argument and analytical discussion rather than intuitive or immediate understanding. The word carries prestige in intellectual circles and is often associated with rigorous, sophisticated thinking.
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