Discourse: meaning, definitions and examples
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discourse
[ ˈdɪskɔːs ]
in communication
Discourse refers to spoken or written communication, especially in a formal manner. It involves the exchange of ideas, opinions, and information between individuals or groups. Discourse can also refer to a particular way of speaking or writing that is characteristic of a particular person, group, or culture.
Synonyms
communication, conversation, dialogue, talk
Examples of usage
- The professor's discourse on the topic was both informative and engaging.
- The political discourse in the country has become increasingly polarized in recent years.
in linguistics
In linguistics, discourse refers to a unit of language larger than a single sentence. It can include conversations, speeches, or written texts. Discourse analysis is the study of how language is used in social contexts.
Synonyms
communication, conversation, speech, text
Examples of usage
- The discourse analysis revealed patterns of communication within the group.
- The politician's discourse resonated with the audience.
Translations
Translations of the word "discourse" in other languages:
🇵🇹 discurso
- discurso acadêmico
- debate
🇮🇳 विचार-विमर्श
- भाषण
- संवाद
🇩🇪 Diskurs
- Rede
- Gespräch
🇮🇩 diskursus
- pidato
- percakapan
🇺🇦 дискурс
- мова
- розмова
🇵🇱 dyskurs
- przemówienie
- rozmowa
🇯🇵 論説（ろんせつ）
- 談話（だんわ）
- 会話（かいわ）
🇫🇷 discours
- débat
- conversation
🇪🇸 discurso
- debate
- conversación
🇹🇷 söylem
- konuşma
- tartışma
🇰🇷 담론 (damron)
- 연설 (yeonseol)
- 대화 (daehwa)
🇸🇦 خطاب
- مناقشة
- محادثة
🇨🇿 diskurz
- projev
- rozhovor
🇸🇰 diskurz
- prejav
- rozhovor
🇨🇳 话语 (huàyǔ)
- 演讲 (yǎnjiǎng)
- 对话 (duìhuà)
🇸🇮 diskurz
- govor
- pogovor
🇮🇸 ræða
- umræða
- samtal
🇰🇿 дискурс
- сөз
- сұхбат
🇬🇪 დისკურსი
- სიტყვა
- საუბარი
🇦🇿 diskurs
- nitq
- söhbət
🇲🇽 discurso
- debate
- conversación
Word origin
The word 'discourse' originated from the Latin word 'discursus', which means 'conversation' or 'speech'. It has been used in English since the 16th century to refer to verbal communication and expanded to include written communication in the 20th century. The study of discourse has become an important field in linguistics, sociology, and communication studies.
See also: coursebook, courses, intercourse.