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