1dis·course 
/ˈdɪsˌkoɚs/ noun
plural dis·cours·es /ˈdɪsˌkoɚs/ noun formal 1 [noncount] : the use of words to exchange thoughts and ideas
▪ It's a word that doesn't have much use in ordinary discourse. [=conversation] ▪ He likes to engage in lively discourse with his visitors. ▪ public/political discourse 2 [count] : a long talk or piece of writing about a subject
▪ She delivered an entertaining discourse on the current state of the film industry.
▪ It's a word that doesn't have much use in ordinary discourse. [=conversation] ▪ He likes to engage in lively discourse with his visitors. ▪ public/political discourse
▪ She delivered an entertaining discourse on the current state of the film industry.
