essayistic
[ es-ey-is-tik ]
/ ˌɛs eɪˈɪs tɪk /
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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.
Nearby words
- ess,
- essaouira,
- essay,
- essay question,
- essayist,
- esse,
- esse quam videri,
- essen,
- essence,
- essence d'orient
Origin of essayistic
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Examples from the Web for essayistic
In the instance of Beethoven the critical or essayistic side is limited.
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