discourse
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1. extended verbal expression in speech or writing (noun.communication)
| hypernym | : | language unit, linguistic unit, |
| definition | : | one of the natural units into which linguistic messages can be analyzed (noun.communication) |
2. an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic (noun.communication)
| hypernym | : | communicating, communication, |
| definition | : | the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | detail, |
| definition | : | extended treatment of particulars (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | dilation, |
| definition | : | a lengthy discussion (spoken or written) on a particular topic (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | consideration, |
| definition | : | a discussion of a topic (as in a meeting) (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | talk, |
| definition | : | discussion; (`talk about' is a less formal alternative for `discussion of') (noun.communication) |
3. an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service) (noun.communication)
| hypernym | : | address, speech, |
| definition | : | the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | baccalaureate, |
| definition | : | a farewell sermon to a graduating class at their commencement ceremonies (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | kerugma, kerygma, |
| definition | : | preaching the gospel of Christ in the manner of the early church (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | evangelism, |
| definition | : | zealous preaching and advocacy of the gospel (noun.communication) |
| hyponym | : | homily, preachment, |
| definition | : | a sermon on a moral or religious topic (noun.communication) |
| instance hyponym | : | sermon on the mount, |
| definition | : | the first major discourse delivered by Jesus (Matthew 5-7 and Luke 6:20-49) (noun.communication) |
| domain category | : | church, church service, |
| definition | : | a service conducted in a house of worship (noun.act) |
4. talk at length and formally about a topic (verb.communication)
| hypernym | : | speak, talk, speak, talk, |
| definition | : | exchange thoughts; talk with (verb.communication) |
5. carry on a conversation (verb.communication)
| hyponym | : | interview, question, |
| definition | : | conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting (verb.communication) |
| hyponym | : | interview, |
| definition | : | discuss formally with (somebody) for the purpose of an evaluation (verb.communication) |
| hyponym | : | interview, |
| definition | : | go for an interview in the hope of being hired (verb.communication) |
| hyponym | : | chaffer, chat, chatter, chew the fat, chit-chat, chitchat, claver, confab, confabulate, gossip, jaw, natter, shoot the breeze, visit, |
| definition | : | talk socially without exchanging too much information (verb.communication) |
6. to consider or examine in speech or writing (verb.communication)
| hyponym | : | descant, |
| definition | : | talk at great length about something of one's interest (verb.communication) |
| hyponym | : | talk shop, |
| definition | : | discuss matters that are related to work (verb.communication) |
7. an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic (noun.communication)
8. an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service) (noun.communication)
| derivation | : | preach, prophesy, |
| definition | : | deliver a sermon (verb.communication) |
9. talk at length and formally about a topic (verb.communication)
| derivation | : | dissertation, thesis, |
| definition | : | a treatise advancing a new point of view resulting from research; usually a requirement for an advanced academic degree (noun.communication) |
10. carry on a conversation (verb.communication)
| derivation | : | conversation, |
| definition | : | the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc. (noun.communication) |
11. to consider or examine in speech or writing (verb.communication)
| derivation | : | discourse, discussion, treatment, |
| definition | : | an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic (noun.communication) |
12. an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic (noun.communication)
13. an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service) (noun.communication)
| derivation | : | preach, prophesy, |
| definition | : | deliver a sermon (verb.communication) |
14. talk at length and formally about a topic (verb.communication)
| derivation | : | dissertation, thesis, |
| definition | : | a treatise advancing a new point of view resulting from research; usually a requirement for an advanced academic degree (noun.communication) |
15. carry on a conversation (verb.communication)
| derivation | : | conversation, |
| definition | : | the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc. (noun.communication) |
16. to consider or examine in speech or writing (verb.communication)
| derivation | : | discourse, discussion, treatment, |
| definition | : | an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic (noun.communication) |
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