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

First recorded in 1860–65; essay + -istic

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In the instance of Beethoven the critical or essayistic side is limited.
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