In a reasoning manner; by way of conversation or discourse. / Discursively.

Relating to discourse.

plural of discoursing

In terms of discourse.

(linguistics) A word or phrase that marks a boundary in a discourse, typically as part of a dialogue. Discourse markers often signal topic changes, reformulations, discourse planning, stressing, hedging, or backchanneling.

(logic) In predicate logic, an indication of the relevant set of entities that are being dealt with by quantifiers.

(linguistics) Any of a number of approaches to analyzing written, spoken or signed language use.

plural of mode of discourse

plural of universe of discourse

plural of discourse analysis