discourse
Pronunciation: [dɪsˈkɔrs]
Word
Context: “communication”
(noun) discourse is a way of talking or writing about a particular topic. It's like when people have conversations or write about something important, like school subjects or current events.
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The class had an interesting discourse about animals and their habitats.
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There was no meaningful discourse during the meeting; just silence.
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What was the main topic of their discourse?
Context: “language”
(noun) discourse can refer to longer pieces of speech or writing that explain ideas in detail. Think of it like a story, essay, or a long conversation.
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Her dissertation was filled with rich discourse on climate change.
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The article lacked discourse and was too short to explain the idea well.
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Can you identify the main points of discourse in the article?
Context: “communication”
(verb) to discourse means to talk or write about something at length. It's when someone shares their thoughts in detail on a subject.
Example
The professor will discourse on the importance of history in today's world.
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She didn't want to discourse about her feelings today.
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What topic would you like to discourse about in class?
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