Sekirov Dictionary

discourse

UK /ˈdɪs.kɔːs/US /ˈdɪs.kɔːɹs/

noun8

  1. Expression in words, either speech or writing.
  2. An institutionalized way of thinking, a social boundary defining what can be said about a specific topic (after Michel Foucault).
  3. A formal lengthy exposition of some subject, either spoken or written.
  4. Any rational expression, reason.
  5. Verbal exchange, conversation.
  6. A conversation.
  7. (Internet) Lengthy, often heated debate over controversial subject matter, particularly within fandom and activist spaces. Sometimes rendered as a proper noun with the definite article (i.e. "the Discourse").
  8. (no longer used) Dealing; transaction.
discourse
UK /dɪsˈkɔːs/US /dɪsˈkɔːɹs/

verb5

  1. To engage in discussion or conversation; to converse.
  2. To write or speak formally and at length.
  3. To exercise reason; to employ the mind in judging and inferring; to reason.
  4. (no longer used) To debate.
  5. (no longer used) To produce or emit (musical sounds).
forms

discoursed · discoursing · discourses · discourseth · discoursest

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