The difference between Discourse and Discussion

When used as nouns, discourse means verbal exchange, conversation, whereas discussion means conversation or debate concerning a particular topic.

Discourse is also verb with the meaning: to engage in discussion or conversation.

check bellow for the other definitions of Discourse and Discussion

  1. Discourse as a noun (uncountable, archaic):

    Verbal exchange, conversation.

  2. Discourse as a noun (uncountable):

    Expression in words, either speech or writing.

  3. Discourse as a noun (countable):

    A formal lengthy exposition of some subject, either spoken or written.

    Examples:

    "The preacher gave us a long discourse on duty."

  4. Discourse as a noun (countable):

    Any rational expression, reason.

  5. Discourse as a noun (social sciences, countable):

    An institutionalized way of thinking, a social boundary defining what can be said about a specific topic (after Michel Foucault).

  6. Discourse as a noun (obsolete):

    Dealing; transaction.

  1. Discourse as a verb (intransitive):

    To engage in discussion or conversation; to converse.

  2. Discourse as a verb (intransitive):

    To write or speak formally and at length.

  3. Discourse as a verb (obsolete, transitive):

    To debate.

  4. Discourse as a verb:

    To exercise reason; to employ the mind in judging and inferring; to reason.

    Examples:

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  5. Discourse as a verb (obsolete, transitive):

    To produce or emit (musical sounds).

  1. Discussion as a noun:

    Conversation or debate concerning a particular topic.

    Examples:

    "There was then a long discussion of whether to capitalize words like "east"."

    "This topic is not open to discussion."

    "My discussion with the professor was very enlightening."

  2. Discussion as a noun:

    Text giving further detail on a subject.

    Examples:

    "Under each heading, you will find a discussion."

  3. Discussion as a noun (medicine, obsolete):

    The dispersion of a tumour.

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