Word Type

Noun

Verb

The word "discourse" can be used as noun and verb.

Word Relationships

Derived Terms

counterdiscourse cyberdiscourse direct discourse discoursal discourse analysis discourse analyst discourse marker discourseless discourser discoursive disk horse domain of discourse free indirect discourse indirect discourse macrodiscourse metadiscourse microdiscourse mode of discourse sandwich discourse universe of discourse window of discourse

Context

social sciences

Broader Terms (Hypernyms)

address address communicating communication cover deal handle language unit linguistic unit plow speak speech talk treat

Type Of (IsA)

language unit

Manner Of

cover talk

Related Terms

course discursive essay

Related Terms

conversation converse course debate discursive discussion emit engage essay exchange exposition expression formal formally institutionalized lengthy produce rational social speak speech spoken subject thinking topic words write writing written

Synonym Network

communication converse debate discussion dissertation expatiate ratiocination sermon

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