discourse
Nouns
- (n) extended verbal expression in speech or writing
- (n) an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service) preaching, sermon,
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(n) 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
Verbs
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(v) to consider or examine in speech or writing
- The author talks about the different aspects of this question
- The class discussed Dante's "Inferno"
- (v) carry on a conversation converse,
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(v) talk at length and formally about a topic
- The speaker dissertated about the social politics in 18th century England