Search results
- Dictionarydiscourse
noun
- 1. written or spoken communication or debate: "the language of political discourse" Similar
verb
- 1. speak or write authoritatively about a topic: "she could discourse at great length on the history of Europe" Similar
Powered by Oxford Dictionaries
a speech or piece of writing about a particular, usually serious, subject: discourse on She gave a discourse on the nature of life after death. The essay was a discourse on the country's future energy needs. He then began a long discourse explaining why I was wrong. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples. a talk.
The meaning of DISCOURSE is verbal interchange of ideas; especially : conversation. How to use discourse in a sentence.
communication of thought by words; talk; conversation: earnest and intelligent discourse. Synonyms: parley, chat, dialogue, colloquy, discussion. a formal discussion of a subject in speech or writing, as a dissertation, treatise, sermon, etc. Linguistics. any unit of connected speech or writing longer than a sentence.
discourse in British English. noun (ˈdɪskɔːs , dɪsˈkɔːs ) 1. verbal communication; talk; conversation. 2. a formal treatment of a subject in speech or writing, such as a sermon or dissertation. 3. a unit of text used by linguists for the analysis of linguistic phenomena that range over more than one sentence.
DISCOURSE meaning: 1 : the use of words to exchange thoughts and ideas; 2 : a long talk or piece of writing about a subject.
1. /ˈdɪskɔrs/ an extended communication dealing with some particular topic. 2. /dɪsˈkɔrs/ consider or examine in speech or writing. IPA guide. Other forms: discourses; discoursed; discoursing. If you use the word discourse, you are describing a formal and intense discussion or debate.
1. verbal communication; talk; conversation. 2. (Literary & Literary Critical Terms) a formal treatment of a subject in speech or writing, such as a sermon or dissertation. 3. (Linguistics) a unit of text used by linguists for the analysis of linguistic phenomena that range over more than one sentence.
Definition of discourse noun in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
discourse meaning, definition, what is discourse: a serious speech or piece of writing on ...: Learn more.
Noun. Verb. Filter. noun. discourses. Verbal expression in speech or writing. Political discourse. American Heritage. Communication of ideas, information, etc., esp. by talking; conversation. Webster's New World. Verbal exchange or conversation. Listened to their discourse on foreign policy. American Heritage. Similar definitions.
