discourse
gb/dˈɪskɔɹs/ us/dˈɪskɔɹs/
B2
English
~ 3200
diskurzus, eszmecsere, értekezik
NOUN
B2
1
diskurzus
C1
eszmecsere
B2
Usage pattern:
[someone] engages in discourse about [something]
The conference encouraged open discourse between scientists and the public.
A konferencia nyílt eszmecserét ösztönzött a tudósok és a nyilvánosság között.
Political discourse has become increasingly polarized in recent years.
A politikai diskurzus az utóbbi években egyre polarizáltabbá vált.
Her book examines the discourse surrounding climate change.
Learner examples
We had a long discourse about the problem.
Hosszú eszmecserét folytattunk a problémáról.
The teacher joined the discourse on history.
A tanár is bekapcsolódott a történelemről szóló diskurzusba.
There is much discourse about health today.
Common mistake:
Learners sometimes confuse 'discourse' with 'course'. 'Discourse' means communication, while 'course' can mean a class or direction.
Meaning
spoken or written discussion
Collocations
public discourse
|academic discourse
|political discourse
|discourse analysis
Synonyms
discussion (More general and can be less formal than 'discourse'.)
|
dialogue (Implies a two-way exchange of ideas, often more interactive than 'discourse'.)
Antonyms
silence (The absence of spoken or written communication.)
Themes
communication
|education
|society
|core_vocabulary
Definition
A serious talk or piece of writing about a subject.
A formal or serious exchange of ideas, either spoken or written, on a particular topic.
VERB
C1
FORMAL
2
értekezik
C1
Usage pattern:
[someone] discourses on [something]
The professor discoursed on the history of the Roman Empire.
A professzor a Római Birodalom történetéről értekezett.
She discoursed eloquently on the importance of art in society.
Ékesszólóan értekezett a művészet társadalmi fontosságáról.
He discoursed for an hour about modern architecture.
Learner examples
The man discoursed on the rules of the game.
A férfi a játék szabályairól értekezett.
She discoursed about her travel experiences.
Az utazási élményeiről értekezett.
They discoursed on the future of the city.
Common mistake:
Learners may overuse this verb in casual contexts where 'talk' or 'speak' would be more natural.
Meaning
to speak or write at length
Collocations
discourse on philosophy
|discourse eloquently
|discourse at length
Synonyms
expound (Emphasizes explaining something in detail.)
|
lecture (Often implies speaking to an audience in an instructive way.)
Antonyms
be silent (Not speaking at all.)
Themes
communication
|education
|core_vocabulary
Definition
To talk or write for a long time in a formal way about a subject.
To speak or write authoritatively and at length about a particular subject.
Grammar
Dictionary form
discourse
IPA
GB/dˈɪskɔɹs/
US/dˈɪskɔɹs/
Syllables & stress
dis - course (2 syllables)
Stress on 1st syllable (dis)
Word forms
Noun
- Base: discourse
- Plural: discourse, discourses
Verb
- Base: discourse
- 3rd Person Singular: discourses
- Present Participle: discoursing
- Past: discoursed
Word family
Forms
discourses
noun
discoursing
verb
discoursed
verb
Advanced or less common
discursive
adjective
Expressions
discourse analysis
1/dˈɪskɔɹs ænˈælɪsɪs/
fixed phrase
technical
study of language use in context
The study of how language is used in speech and writing, especially in real situations.
Examples
- Discourse analysis is a key method in sociolinguistics.
- Her research focuses on discourse analysis of political speeches.
political discourse
1/pəlˈɪtɪkəl dˈɪskɔɹs/
fixed phrase
discussion about politics
When people talk or write about politics and government issues.
Examples
- Political discourse often becomes heated during election season.
- Social media has changed the nature of political discourse.
public discourse
1/pˈʌblɪk dˈɪskɔɹs/
fixed phrase
discussion in public life
When people talk or write about important topics in society, especially in public places or media.
Examples
- Freedom of speech is an important part of public discourse.
- Public discourse has shifted significantly over the last decade.