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Synonyms for Discursive (same or very similar meaning)

WordNet sense 1 (proceeding to a conclusion by reason or argument rather than intuition):
dianoetic

WordNet sense 2 (capable of or reflecting the capability for correct and valid reasoning):
logical

WordNet sense 3 ((of e.g. speech and writing) tending to depart from the main point or cover a wide range of subjects):
digressive, excursive, rambling


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