Word of the Day: DISCOURSE
Dialogue or dissertation
discourse (noun) - a formal discussion of a subject in speech or writing; chat or conversation [dis-kawrs]
BREAKDOWN: DIS- (away) + CURS- (run)
discourse as a verb means to speak or converse
See also: cursory, precursor, recursion
“The ability to engage in reasoned discourse, even when you passionately disagree with someone, is the hallmark of a civilized society.” —Bret Weinstein
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I'll keep an eye out for when you do discourse's opposite, datcourse.