Nondiscursive?

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nondiscursive

adjective

non·​dis·​cur·​sive | \ ˌnän-dis-ˈkər-siv  \

Definition of nondiscursive

: not of or relating to language or discourse : not discursiveMaking music, while it fulfills many emotional needs, is a nondiscursive enterprise; it doesn’t take place within language.— Randall Butler

 

First Known Use of nondiscursive

1838, in the meaning defined above

The first known use of nondiscursivewas in 1838

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2 thoughts on “Nondiscursive?”

  1. And yet, surely, there is ‘discourse’ between the members of the quintet? Personally, I seemed to derive more from Mozart than from most conversations.

    1. I am still thinking about it.Discourse means a narrative I think.Or logical explanation or connection, not just ordinary comversation.And being with a person we may pick up more from their body language.Are they holding a rock in their hand as they glare at you?

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