essayistic: Meaning and Definition of

es•say•is•tic

Pronunciation: (es"ā-is'tik), [key]
— adj.
  1. of, pertaining to, or like an essay, esp. in style, format, or organization and often in reflecting a more personal approach than a treatise, thesis, or the like.
  2. resembling formal exposition.
  3. expository; discursive; explanatory.
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