discourse
/ˈdɪskɔːs/ IELTSAcademic
noun
A conversation or written discussion on a topic.
- The discourse on climate change is growing.
- His speech changed the political discourse.
- We joined the classroom discourse.
verb
To discuss a topic in speech or writing.
- The discourse around inequality is complex.
- She leads public discourse on education.
- The novel critiques racial discourse.
Adinary Nuance
Near-neighbors: 'discourse' is mainly formal and written, unlike 'conversation' (casual, spoken) or 'chat' (informal). Choose 'discourse' for academic or political contexts; use 'conversation' for everyday talk.
In other languages
- Spanish
- Discurso
- Japanese
- 議論、発言
- Korean
- 논의, 발언
- Vietnamese
- Bài phát biểu, luận đàm
- Chinese
- 论述, 话语
Common phrases
political discourseacademic discoursepublic discourseonline discourse
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Frequently asked questions
- Is discourse formal or informal?
- Is discourse formal or informal?
- What's the difference between discourse and conversation?
- How is discourse different from conversation?
- Can discourse be used as a verb?
- Can discourse be used as a verb?
- Is discourse common in academic writing?
- Is discourse common in academic writing?