discourse

n 1: extended verbal expression in speech or writing

2: an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a

church service) [syn: {sermon}, {preaching}]

3: 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" [syn: {discussion}, {treatment}]

v 1: to consider or examine in speech or writing; "The article

covered all the different aspects of this question";

"The class discussed Dante's 'Inferno'" [syn: {talk

about}, {discuss}]

2: carry on a conversation [syn: {converse}]

3: talk or hold forth formally