discourse
noun
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Sense 1 noun
extended verbal expression in speech or writing
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Sense 2 verb
to consider or examine in speech or writing
The author talks about the different aspects of this question
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Sense 3 noun
an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)
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Sense 4 verb
carry on a conversation
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Sense 5 noun
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
the book contains an excellent discussion of modal logic
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Sense 6 verb
talk at length and formally about a topic
The speaker dissertated about the social politics in 18th century England
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| Sense | Relation | Group | Word |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | hypernym | Types & categories | language unit |
| 1 | hyponym | Types & categories | context |
| 2 | derivation | Related & opposite | discussion |
| 2 | hypernym | Types & categories | deal |
| 2 | hyponym | Types & categories | descant |
| 2 | hyponym | Types & categories | talk shop |
| 3 | derivation | Related & opposite | preach |
| 3 | derivation | Related & opposite | sermonize |
| 3 | domain topic | Related & opposite | church service |
| 3 | hypernym | Types & categories | speech |
| 3 | hyponym | Types & categories | baccalaureate |
| 3 | hyponym | Types & categories | kerygma |
| 3 | hyponym | Types & categories | evangelism |
| 3 | hyponym | Types & categories | homily |
| 3 | instance hyponym | Types & categories | Sermon on the Mount |
| 4 | derivation | Related & opposite | conversation |
| 4 | hypernym | Types & categories | talk |
| 4 | hyponym | Types & categories | contend |
| 4 | hyponym | Types & categories | interview |
| 4 | hyponym | Types & categories | interview |
| 4 | hyponym | Types & categories | interview |
| 4 | hyponym | Types & categories | chat |
| 5 | derivation | Related & opposite | deal |
| 5 | derivation | Related & opposite | discourse |
| 5 | hypernym | Types & categories | communication |
| 5 | hyponym | Types & categories | detail |
| 5 | hyponym | Types & categories | dilation |
| 5 | hyponym | Types & categories | consideration |
| 5 | hyponym | Types & categories | talk |
| 5 | hyponym | Types & categories | elaboration |
| 6 | derivation | Related & opposite | dissertation |
| 6 | hypernym | Types & categories | talk |