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discourse
[dis-kawrs, -kohrs, dis-kawrs, -kohrs, 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.Ģżany 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
archaicĢżthe 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
archaicĢż(tr) to give forth (music)
Other 51³Ō¹Ļ Forms
- discourser noun
- prediscourse noun
- »å¾±²õĖ³¦“Ē³Ü°ł²õ±š°ł noun
51³Ō¹Ļ History and Origins
Origin of discourse1
51³Ō¹Ļ History and Origins
Origin of discourse1
Example Sentences
As has become the norm in the nationās political discourse, Republicans and Democrats spoke about the confrontation Friday as if they had observed two entirely separate incidents.
Any conversation on the fragility of American democracy, the resurgence of fascism and authoritarianism and the future of the Constitution is, inherently, a discourse about Latinos ā and about all Americans.
"They all thought they were involved in a normal discourse, and they don't understand why the foreperson bowed out."
But the current em dash discourse is evidence that AI hasnāt made original writing obsolete just yet.
Over the last several days, rumors of extreme scenarios have seeped into the public discourse about ICE raids at school graduations, local Home Depots and at hotels where agents are staying.
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