discourse

English

/ˈdɪskɔː(ɹ)s/, /dɪsˈkɔː(ɹ)s/, /ˈdɪsko(ː)ɹs/, /ˈdɪskoəs/

noun
Definitions
  • (uncountable) Verbal exchange, conversation.
  • (uncountable) Expression in words, either speech or writing.
  • (countable) A formal lengthy exposition of some subject, either spoken or written.
  • (countable) Any rational expression, reason.
  • (social sciences) An institutionalized way of thinking, a social boundary defining what can be said about a specific topic (after Michel Foucault).
  • (obsolete) Dealing; transaction.

Etymology

Inherited from Middle English discours borrowed from Middle French discours (conversation, speech) derived from Latin discursus (the act of running about, running about), discurrō (run about) root from Proto-Indo-European *ḱers- (run, hurry).

Origin

Proto-Indo-European

*ḱers-

Gloss

run, hurry

Concept
Semantic Field

Motion

Ontological Category

Action/Process

Kanji

走

Emoji
🎽 🏃 🏃‍♀️ 🏃‍♂️ 💨

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