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Definition of discourse

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈdɪskɔːs, -ˈkɔːs/

written or spoken communication or debate: [mass noun]:the language of political discourse [count noun]:an imagined discourse between two people
[count noun] a formal discussion of a topic in speech or writing:a discourse on critical theory
Linguistics a connected series of utterances; a text or conversation.

verb

Pronunciation: /dɪsˈkɔːs/

[no object]

speak or write authoritatively about a topic:she could discourse at great length on the history of Europe
engage in conversation:he spent an hour discoursing with his supporters

Origin:

late Middle English (denoting the process of reasoning): from Old French discours, from Latin discursus 'running to and fro' (in medieval Latin 'argument'), from the verb discurrere, from dis- 'away' + currere 'to run'; the verb influenced by French discourir

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