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
[ Syn: discussion , treatment ]
discourse (n.)
to consider or examine in speech or writing; The author talks about the different aspects of this question; The class discussed Dantes `Inferno
[ Syn: talk about , discuss ]
carry on a conversation
[ Syn: converse ]
talk at length and formally about a topic; The speaker dissertated about the social politics in 18th century England
[ Syn: hold forth , dissertate ]