discourse

• Substantiv, das schriftliche oder mündliche Kommunikation, Erörterung oder formale Behandlung eines Themas bezeichnet, oft in akademischem oder intellektuellem Kontext.

A noun referring to written or spoken communication, discussion, or formal treatment of a subject, often in an academic or intellectual context.

1. Formal discussionB2formal

   Written or spoken communication or debate on a particular subject.

   Diskurs

   • The professor gave a discourse on modern philosophy.
   • Political discourse often involves heated arguments.
   • The discourse between the two leaders was productive.

   Synonymedebatedialoguediscussiondisquisitionexpositionorationtreatise

2. Linguistic unitC1formal

   A connected series of utterances or texts larger than a sentence.

   Diskurs

   • Discourse analysis examines how language functions in social contexts.
   • The discourse in the novel shifts between past and present tense.
   • Academic discourse requires precise terminology.

   Synonymetext

• Verb, das die Handlung bezeichnet, an einer formalen oder ausführlichen Diskussion oder Unterhaltung über ein bestimmtes Thema teilzunehmen.

A verb used to express the act of engaging in formal or extended discussion or communication on a particular subject.

1. Speak or write at lengthC1formal

   To speak or write formally and at length on a particular subject.

   Ausführlich erörtern

   • The professor discoursed on the history of democracy for two hours.
   • He discoursed eloquently about the importance of education.
   • She discoursed at length on the topic of climate change.

   Synonymedeclaimdescantdissertateexpatiatehold forthlectureorateperoratepontificatesermonize