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.

Origin of essayistic

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First recorded in 1860–65; essay + -istic

Words Nearby essayistic

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How to use essayistic in a sentence

There’s narration from Peck — an essayistic recital in which he moves between historical eras, countries, connected events, and his own history.
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