Definition of discors
1. discourse [ n ] extended verbal expression in speech or writing
Used in print:(Guy Endore, Voltaire! Voltaire!...)
How , for_example , could a Voltaire understand the strange predicament in which a Rousseau would find himself when , soon after the furor of his first Discourse , he acquired still another title to fame ?
Synonyms discourse Related Terms language_unit context2. discourse [ v ] talk or hold forth formally about a topic
Examples:
"The speaker dissertated about the social politics in 18th century England"
3. discourse [ n ] an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)
Synonyms preaching sermon discourse Related Terms address kerygma evangelism baccalaureate Sermon_on_the_Mount homily church_service sermonize4. discourse [ v ] carry on a conversation
Synonyms converse discourse Related Terms talk argue interview interview chat interview conversation5. discourse [ v ] to consider or examine in speech or writing
Examples:
"The article covered all the different aspects of this question"
"The class discussed Dante's 'Inferno'"
6. discourse [ n ] an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
Examples:
"the book contains an excellent discussion of modal logic"
"his treatment of the race question is badly biased"
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