discourse — written or spoken communication or debate
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: written or spoken communication or debate
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈdɪskɔːrs/
Example Sentences
- The teacher's discourse on homework lasted so long that students forgot what homework actually was.
- Social media has changed the nature of public discourse significantly.
- My grandmother can discourse about her cat's daily routine for hours without getting tired.
discourse
NOUN[/ˈdɪskɔːrs/]
written or spoken communication or debate
written or spoken communication or debate
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From Latin 'discursus', the past participle of 'discurrere', meaning 'to run about' or 'to discuss'. The word combines the prefix 'dis-' (apart) with 'currere' (to run).
Breakdown
dis- (apart, away) + curs (run) + -e (Latin infinitive) → discourse (running about/back and forth discussion)
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“The teacher's discourse on homework lasted so long that students forgot what homework actually was.”
“Social media has changed the nature of public discourse significantly.”
“My grandmother can discourse about her cat's daily routine for hours without getting tired.”
“The conference featured discourse on climate change solutions.”
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