discourse

Pronunciation

• (noun) IPA ^(key): /ˈdɪskɔː(r)s/
• (verb) IPA ^(key): /dɪsˈkɔː(r)s/

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• Hyphenation: dis‧course

Noun

Singular discourse

Plural discourses

1. (uncountable) (old, no longer used) Discourse is conversation.
   • Synonyms: debate, discussion, conversation and talk
2. (uncountable) Discourse is communication in words of either talking or writing.
   • Synonyms: communication and expression
3. (countable) A discourse is a long formal discussion about a topic, either through talking or in writing.
   • Synonyms: lecture and sermon
4. (countable) A discourse is any reasonable expression or reason.

Related words

• discursive

Verb

Plain form discourse

Third-person singular discourses

Past tense discoursed

Past participle discoursed

Present participle discoursing

1. (intransitive) If someone discourses, they talk or converse with someone else; they make conversation.
   • Synonyms: talk and converse
2. (intransitive) If someone discourses, they write or talk formally and for a good length of time.

Related words

• discourser
• essay

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