Discourse

/dɪsˈkɔː(ɹ)s/

Last Updated: January 2, 2026 at 12:30 PM

Scrabble:12 ptsWWF:14 pts9 letters

Definition of Discourse

noun

Verbal exchange, conversation.
Expression in words, either speech or writing.
A formal lengthy exposition of some subject, either spoken or written.
"The preacher gave us a long discourse on duty."
Any rational expression, reason.
An institutionalized way of thinking, a social boundary defining what can be said about a specific topic (after Michel Foucault).

verb

To engage in discussion or conversation; to converse.
To write or speak formally and at length.
To debate.
To exercise reason; to employ the mind in judging and inferring; to reason.
To produce or emit (musical sounds).

Anagrams of Discourse

Words You Can Make

50 words can be made from the letters in "discourse":

8-LETTER WORDS

7-LETTER WORDS

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6-LETTER WORDS

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+1 Letter Anagrams

Words formed by adding one letter to "discourse" and rearranging:

Related Word Patterns

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Synonyms & Antonyms

SYNONYMS

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Rhyming Words

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