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essayistic
[ es-ey-is-tik ]
adjective
- of, relating to, or like an essay, especially in style, format, or organization and often in reflecting a more personal approach than a treatise, thesis, or the like.
- resembling formal exposition.
- expository; discursive; explanatory.
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Origin of essayistic1
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There’s narration from Peck — an essayistic recital in which he moves between historical eras, countries, connected events, and his own history.
From Vox
In the instance of Beethoven the critical or essayistic side is limited.
From Project Gutenberg
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