discursive

• Bezeichnet eine mündliche oder schriftliche Rede, die ohne klaren Plan von einem Thema zum anderen springt, oft zusammenhanglos oder abschweifend; in der Philosophie auch auf das diskursive Denken und Schlussfolgern bezogen.

Describes writing or speech that moves from one topic to another without a clear plan, often in a rambling or digressive manner.

1. Digressing from topicC1formal

   Tending to wander from the main subject or point in writing or speech.

   Abschweifend

   • His discursive lecture covered many unrelated topics.
   • The essay was too discursive and lacked a clear focus.
   • She has a discursive style of conversation that often confuses listeners.

   Synonymecircumlocutorydiffusedigressiveexcursivemeanderingramblingtangentialwandering

   Antonymeconcisedirectfocusedpertinentrelevant

2. Relating to discourseC2formal

   Relating to or involving the discussion or analysis of a subject through reasoning.

   Diskursiv

   • The philosopher's discursive method examined multiple perspectives.
   • Discursive practices in academia encourage critical thinking.
   • The book offers a discursive analysis of modern society.

   Synonymeanalyticalexpositorylogicalrationalreasoned