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noun
- 1. written or spoken communication or debate: "the language of political discourse" Similar
verb
- 1. speak or write authoritatively about a topic: "she could discourse at great length on the history of Europe" Similar
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DISCOURSE definition: 1. the use of language to communicate in speech or writing, or an example of this: 2. discussion…. Learn more.
discourse. 1. /ˈdɪskɔrs/ an extended communication dealing with some particular topic. 2. /dɪsˈkɔrs/ consider or examine in speech or writing. IPA guide. Other forms: discourses; discoursed; discoursing. If you use the word discourse, you are describing a formal and intense discussion or debate.
The meaning of DISCOURSE is verbal interchange of ideas; especially : conversation. How to use discourse in a sentence.
noun. communication of thought by words; talk; conversation: earnest and intelligent discourse. Synonyms: parley, chat, dialogue, colloquy, discussion. a formal discussion of a subject in speech or writing, as a dissertation, treatise, sermon, etc. Linguistics. any unit of connected speech or writing longer than a sentence.
Discourse is a generalization of the notion of a conversation to any form of communication. [1] Discourse is a major topic in social theory, with work spanning fields such as sociology, anthropology, continental philosophy, and discourse analysis.
A discourse is a serious talk or piece of writing which is intended to teach or explain something.
1. verbal communication; talk; conversation. 2. (Literary & Literary Critical Terms) a formal treatment of a subject in speech or writing, such as a sermon or dissertation. 3. (Linguistics) a unit of text used by linguists for the analysis of linguistic phenomena that range over more than one sentence.
DISCOURSE meaning: 1 : the use of words to exchange thoughts and ideas; 2 : a long talk or piece of writing about a subject.
noun. /ˈdɪskɔːs/ /ˈdɪskɔːrs/ [countable, uncountable] (formal) a long and serious treatment or discussion of a subject in speech or writing. discourse on something a discourse on issues of gender and sexuality. He was hoping for some lively political discourse at the meeting. Definitions on the go.
There are 14 meanings listed in OED's entry for the noun discourse, six of which are labelled obsolete. See ‘Meaning & use’ for definitions, usage, and quotation evidence.
