Discoursing: meaning, definitions and examples

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discoursing

 

[ dษชsหˆkษ”หrsษชล‹ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

formal speech

Discoursing refers to the action of speaking or writing formally about a particular topic. It often involves an analytical or interpretative approach to the subject matter. This term is commonly used in academic or intellectual discussions.

Synonyms

deliberating, discussing, speaking, talking

Examples of usage

  • The professor is discoursing on the theories of relativity.
  • During the seminar, several experts were discoursing about climate change.
  • She enjoys discoursing on philosophical topics during dinner parties.

Translations

Translations of the word "discoursing" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น discurso

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคญเคพเคทเคฃ เคฆเฅ‡เคจเคพ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Rede

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ berbicara

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะดะธัะบัƒั€ั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ dyskurs

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆผ”่ชฌใ™ใ‚‹

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท discours

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ discurso

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท konuลŸma

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋‹ดํ™”

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุฎุทุงุจ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ projev

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ diskurz

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่ฎฒ่ฏ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ govor

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ rรฆรฐu

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัำฉะท ัำฉะนะปะตัƒ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒกแƒแƒฃแƒ‘แƒแƒ แƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ natiq

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ discurso

Etymology

The term 'discoursing' originates from the Middle English word 'discourse', which was derived from the Old French 'discourir', meaning 'to run about' or 'to converse'. The root of this word can be traced back to Latin 'discursus', which means 'running to and from'. Over time, 'discourse' evolved to represent communication and the exchange of ideas, whether spoken or written. The act of discoursing, therefore, emphasizes the deliberate and structured nature of conversation, often within academic or formal settings. The evolution of its meaning reflects the importance of dialogue in human society, highlighting how discourse can be a vital tool for sharing knowledge and fostering understanding.