9 example sentences using discourse.
Discourse used in a sentence
Discourse in a sentence as a noun
The level of discourse on HN lately is absurd.
If others do this as well, which I suspect they will, then it's extremely degrading to the discourse in the comments.
Yegge took a massive **** on technical discourse, and if not countered, the ramifications thereof could be felt for years.
All that leads to is cold, harsh discourse and criticism without considering the more abstract, but very real ways humans feel and behave.
They'll post one-liner attack comments and call that "enlightened discourse", then call someone else's similar comment a "troll".
Discourse in a sentence as a verb
Even with my prior knowledge it was hard enough finding opponents who would engage in rational discourse, now it is impossible.
On a number of occasions lately, I've seen people post comments that are totally unacceptable in civilized discourse.
The notion that Apple has actually satisfied a long-standing demand is somehow not allowed to enter this discourse.
This is dubious; the whole "higher education vs. entrepreneurship" discourse is a false dichotomy.
Discourse definitions
extended verbal expression in speech or writing
an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)
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"
See also: discussion treatment
to consider or examine in speech or writing; "The author talks about the different aspects of this question"; "The class discussed Dante's `Inferno'"
See also: discuss
carry on a conversation
See also: converse
talk at length and formally about a topic; "The speaker dissertated about the social politics in 18th century England"
See also: dissertate