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 Explanation
 ===========
 
-..  rubric:: Explanation is a discusive treatment of a subject, that permits *reflection*. Explanation is
+..  rubric:: Explanation is a discursive treatment of a subject, that permits *reflection*. Explanation is
     **understanding-oriented**.
 
 ===========