Definition

A conversation or discussion, often involving the exchange of ideas or opinions.

Example

The group engaged in discoursing about the latest developments in technology.

Conversation

I love our late-night discoursing about random topics.

Me too! It always leads to the best conversations.

Right? Last time was so fun, especially the part about aliens.

Exactly! We should do it more often.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To speak or write about a topic in a formal or extended way.

Example

The professor was discoursing on the importance of ethics in modern society.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I love how you always seem to be discoursing on interesting topics.

Thanks! I just enjoy sharing ideas with people.

It really makes conversations more engaging when you're discoursing like that.

Root Explanation

Discoursing → It is formed from "dis-" (meaning apart) and "currere" (meaning to run). The word describes the act of running apart in thought or conversation, often referring to the exchange of ideas or discussion.

Memory Tip

Think of ideas 'running apart' ('currere') in a conversation, which helps you remember that 'discoursing' means discussing or exchanging thoughts.

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