discourse
//ˈdɪs.kɔːrs//
Noun
discourseSingular
discoursesPlural
1
Written or spoken communication or debate on a particular topic.
The professor encouraged open discourse on environmental issues in the classroom.
2
A formal discussion or treatment of a subject in speech or writing.
The professor delivered a lengthy discourse on the history of philosophy.
3
The use of language in speech and writing as a subject of study.
She is writing her thesis on discourse analysis.
Antonym
Verb
discourseInfinitive
discoursePresent tense
discoursedPast tense
discoursedPast participle
discoursingPresent participle
discoursesThird-person singular
1
To speak or write authoritatively about a topic.
The professor discoursed on the history of ancient civilizations.
2
To engage in conversation or discussion.
The scholars discoursed on the topic of climate change for hours.