The discursive practice
Example: The discursive practice shapes how knowledge is constructed in society.
Definition
"The discursive practice" refers to the structured ways in which language and communication are used within a particular social or cultural context to produce and organize knowledge, meaning, and social relations. It influences how ideas are expressed and understood in a given community.
Etymology
The phrase "the discursive practice" combines 'discursive,' from the Latin 'discursus,' meaning 'running to and fro' or 'discussion,' with 'practice,' from Latin 'practicus,' meaning 'practical' or 'concerned with action.' Together, they highlight how ongoing conversational or textual activities shape knowledge and social reality.
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"The discursive practice" appears in the Vocaplus list "English - Philosophy - (C1) - set 1", containing 105 commonly used words.
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