Dictionary definition · discourse
noun
- extended verbal expression in speech or writing
- an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)
- an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic"the book contains an excellent discussion of modal logic"
verb
- to consider or examine in speech or writing"The author talks about the different aspects of this question"
- carry on a conversation
- talk at length and formally about a topic"The speaker dissertated about the social politics in 18th century England"
Source: Open English WordNet (CC BY 4.0).