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discourse
discourse
/ˈdɪskɔrs/
noun
(
)
Extended verbal expression in speech or writing
(
discourse
)
extended verbal expression in speech or writing
The author's discourse on the topic was enlightening and sparked a great debate among scholars.
The author's discourse on the topic was enlightening and sparked a great debate among scholars.
An extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
(
discourse
,
treatment
,
discussion
)
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
The book contains an excellent discussion of modal logic
the book contains an excellent discussion of modal logic
His treatment of the race question is badly biased
his treatment of the race question is badly biased
(church service) an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)
(
discourse
,
sermon
,
preaching
)
(church service) an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)
The preacher delivered a powerful sermon on forgiveness.
The preacher delivered a powerful sermon on forgiveness.
verb
Talk at length and formally about a topic
(
discourse
,
dissertate
,
hold forth
)
talk at length and formally about a topic
The speaker dissertated about the social politics in 18th century England
The speaker dissertated about the social politics in 18th century England
Carry on a conversation
(
discourse
,
converse
)
carry on a conversation
We sat at the coffee shop and enjoyed a pleasant conversation.
We sat at the coffee shop and enjoyed a pleasant conversation.
To consider or examine in speech or writing
(
discourse
,
talk about
,
discuss
)
to consider or examine in speech or writing
The author talks about the different aspects of this question
The author talks about the different aspects of this question
The class discussed Dante's Inferno'
The class discussed Dante's Inferno'
Tethys
Tethys
/ˈtiːθɪs/
noun
Type genus of the family Aplysiidae
(
Aplysia
,
genus Aplysia
,
genus Tethus
,
Tethys
)
type genus of the family Aplysiidae
(Greek mythology) a Titaness and sea goddess; wife of Oceanus
(
Tethys
)
(Greek mythology) a Titaness and sea goddess; wife of Oceanus
As a Titaness, Tethys was revered for her association with the sea's nourishing waters.
As a Titaness, Tethys was revered for her association with the sea's nourishing waters.
asa dulcis
asa dulcis
/ˈɑːsə ˈdʌlsɪs/
noun
Gum resin used especially in treating skin irritation
(
asa dulcis
,
benjamin
,
benzoin
,
gum benjamin
,
gum benzoin
)
gum resin used especially in treating skin irritation
porcupinefish
porcupinefish
/ˈpɔːrkjupaɪnˌfɪʃ/
noun
Spines become erect when the body is inflated; worldwide in warm waters
(
Diodon hystrix
,
porcupine fish
,
porcupinefish
)
spines become erect when the body is inflated; worldwide in warm waters
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