Discourse

usgb/ˈdɪskɔːrs/
noun

Talking about something for a long time.

He delivered a discourse on the importance of moral values in life.
Visual representation of "discourse" - Talking about something for a long time.

Often appears as...

  • political discourse
  • social discourse

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Formal

Academic

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Lengthy Monologue

Use 'discourse' when referring to an extended speech which one person dominates.

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The professor's discourse seemed unending.
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Subject Depth

'Discourse' implies a deep exploration of a subject, not just a casual chat.

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His discourse covered the history of the Roman Empire.
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argumentationchatcommunicateconversationdebatedialoguediscussionexchange
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