Definition of discourse

Definitions

Noun

extended verbal expression in speech or writing

Noun

an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)

Noun

an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic; "the book contains an excellent discussion of modal logic"; "his treatment of the race question is badly biased"

Verb

to consider or examine in speech or writing; "The author talks about the different aspects of this question"; "The class discussed Dante''s `Inferno''"

Verb

carry on a conversation

Verb

talk at length and formally about a topic; "The speaker dissertated about the social politics in 18th century England"

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Synonyms

converse discuss discussion dissertate hold forth preaching sermon talk about treatment

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More General Terms

address communicating communication cover deal handle language unit linguistic unit plow speak speech talk treat

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More Specific Terms

argue baccalaureate chaffer chat chatter chew the fat chitchat chit-chat claver confab confabulate consideration contend context context of use debate descant detail dilation elaboration enlargement evangelism expansion fence gossip homily interview jaw kerugma kerygma linguistic context natter preachment question shoot the breeze talk talk shop visit

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