Dictionary Entry
discourse
Part of SpeechnounPronunciation/dɪsˈkɔː(ɹ)s/Word FrequencyNot availableCurriculum FrequencyLess common (1)Verbal exchange, conversation.
In a Sentence
“The professor's discourse on ancient philosophy captivated the students for the entire lecture.”
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Origin
From Latin 'discursus', meaning 'a running to and fro', later 'conversation'.
Common Phrases
. discourseanalysis discoursediscourse publicdiscourse political
Poetry examples for “discourse”
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