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10 Language-to-English DictionariesDiscours
Pronunciation / Transliteration: dis-kor
"Le discours sur la liberté est essentiel."
Comprehensive Definitions & Senses
2 senses- 1
Written or spoken communication or debate.
"The professor encouraged open discourse during the seminar." - 2
A formal discussion of a subject in speech or writing.
"The discourse on climate change has gained significant attention in recent years."
Thesaurus & Semantic Spectrum
Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
The term 'discourse' originates from the Latin 'discursus', meaning 'running to and fro', which evolved through Old French into Middle English. Historically, it has shifted from a general term for conversation to a more structured form of communication in various contexts, including academic and literary discussions.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Discourse" is said worldwide
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Discours
Transliteration: dis-kor
"Le discours sur la liberté est essentiel."
Diskurs
Transliteration: dis-kurs
"Der Diskurs über soziale Gerechtigkeit ist wichtig."
Discorso
Transliteration: dis-kor-so
"Il discorso sulla pace è fondamentale."
Discurso
Transliteration: dis-kur-so
"El discurso sobre la igualdad es crucial."
Discurso
Transliteration: dis-kur-so
"O discurso sobre a liberdade é importante."
विवेचना
Transliteration: vivechana
"विवेचना पर चर्चा आवश्यक है।"
论述
Transliteration: lùnshù
"关于教育的论述非常重要。"
담론
Transliteration: damron
"사회적 담론은 필수적입니다."
談話
Transliteration: danwa
"教育に関する談話は重要です。"
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