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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.
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DISCOURSE translate: 對話;交流, 演講，演說;論文，文章. Learn more in the...
- Znaczenie Discourse, Definicja W Cambridge English Dictionary
DISCOURSE definicja: 1. the use of language to communicate...
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noun. dis· course ˈdi-ˌskȯrs. di-ˈskȯrs. Synonyms of discourse. 1. : verbal interchange of ideas. especially : conversation. 2. a. : formal and orderly and usually extended expression of thought on a subject. b. : connected speech or writing. c. : a linguistic unit (such as a conversation or a story) larger than a sentence. 3.
Discourse is a social boundary that defines what statements can be said about a topic. Many definitions of discourse are primarily derived from the work of French philosopher Michel Foucault. In sociology, discourse is defined as "any practice (found in a wide range of forms) by which individuals imbue reality with meaning". [2]
If you use the word discourse, you are describing a formal and intense discussion or debate. The noun discourse comes from the Latin discursus to mean "an argument." But luckily, that kind of argument does not mean people fighting or coming to blows.
a formal treatment of a subject in speech or writing, such as a sermon or dissertation.
Discourse definition: communication of thought by words; talk; conversation. See examples of DISCOURSE used in a sentence.
discourse. n. 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.
