definition of
discourse

[1] #1 discourse n. extended verbal expression in speech or writing. wn

[2] #2 discourse v. [talk about, discuss] to consider or examine in speech or writing; "The author talks about the different aspects of this question"; "The class discussed Dante's 'Inferno'". wn

[3] #3 discourse n. [sermon, preaching] an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service). wn

[4] #4 discourse v. [converse] carry on a conversation. wn

[5] #5 discourse n. [discussion, treatment] an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic; "the book contains an excellent discussion of modal logic"; "his treatment of the race question is badly biased". wn