Moving from topic to topic; proceeding by discussion or debate rather than in a direct manner.
From dis- + cussive (from Latin discussus, 'shaken apart,' from discutere). This rare variant or spelling relates to discursive, meaning wandering or digressive in discussion.
A disscussive argument bounces around, examining things from multiple angles before reaching a conclusion. It's the opposite of a direct, linear approach—more exploratory than persuasive.
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