Discourse
Written or spoken communication; a formal and extended discussion of a topic.
nounDiscourse
Written or spoken communication; a formal and extended discussion of a topic.
nounImagine This
The professors disclosed information about their research findings and exchange ideas with their students during lecture.
Sounds Like
DIS-kors
Looks Like
disclosure
Remember This
Discourse refers to the broader, ongoing conversation within a field or community, not a single speech. It encompasses the language, arguments, and debates surrounding a topic.
Other Forms
Connect With
dialogue, discussion, debate, conversation, rhetoric, treatise
Note
Discourse differs from disclosure (revealing information) and from discursive (related to argument or discussion). In formal writing, it often denotes a structured or sustained conversation rather than a one-off remark.