discourse
/dɪsˈkɔː(ɹ)s/
noun
- 1
Verbal exchange, conversation.
- 2
Expression in words, either speech or writing.
- 3
A formal lengthy exposition of some subject, either spoken or written.
“The preacher gave us a long discourse on duty.”
- 4
Any rational expression, reason.
- 5
An institutionalized way of thinking, a social boundary defining what can be said about a specific topic (after Michel Foucault).
- 6
Dealing; transaction.
verb
- 1
To engage in discussion or conversation; to converse.
- 2
To write or speak formally and at length.
- 3
To debate.
- 4
To exercise reason; to employ the mind in judging and inferring; to reason.
- 5
To produce or emit (musical sounds).
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