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discourse
[ noun dis-kawrs, -kohrs, dis-kawrs, -kohrs; verb dis-kawrs, -kohrs ]
noun
- communication of thought by words; talk; conversation:
earnest and intelligent discourse.
Synonyms: , , , ,
- 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.
verb (used without object)
- to communicate thoughts orally; talk; converse.
- to treat of a subject formally in speech or writing.
verb (used with object)
- to utter or give forth (musical sounds).
discourse
noun
- verbal communication; talk; conversation
- a formal treatment of a subject in speech or writing, such as a sermon or dissertation
- a unit of text used by linguists for the analysis of linguistic phenomena that range over more than one sentence
- archaic.the ability to reason or the reasoning process
verb
- intr; often foll by on or upon to speak or write (about) formally and extensively
- intr to hold a discussion
- archaic.tr to give forth (music)
Derived Forms
- 徱ˈdzܰ, noun
Other Word Forms
- 徱·dzܰİ noun
- ·徱cdzܰ noun
Word History and Origins
Origin of discourse1
Word History and Origins
Origin of discourse1
Example Sentences
The college said it would aim to ensure applicants are evaluated based on their ability to "engage constructively with different perspectives, show empathy and participate in civil discourse".
Vietnamese media and online discourse are tightly controlled, and there are no national surveys that include uncensored opinions about the government.
In recent weeks, there has been discourse around the routineness of these trophy days.
Jake Tilk, and his brother, Max Tilk, who is on the autism spectrum, largely avoid that political discourse in their social media videos where they share what their day-to-day life looks.
It was a stance that the Rev. Munther Isaac, a Lutheran pastor in Bethlehem, saw as a counterweight to the muscular brand of conservative Christianity increasingly dominating U.S. discourse on the Israeli-Palestinian conflict.
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