communication vs discourse

discourse vs communication

communication and discourse both are nouns.

communication is not a verb while discourse is a verb.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
communication	Yes	No	No	No
discourse	Yes	No	Yes	No

As nouns, discourse is a hyponym of communication; that is, discourse is a word with a more specific, narrower meaning than communication:

communication: the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
discourse: an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic

Other hyponyms of communication include transmission, intercommunication, medium, channel, communication channel, line, mail, mail service, post, postal service, dramatic art, dramatics, dramaturgy, theater, theatre, discussion, treatment, exhortation, expression, verbal expression, verbalism, exam, examination, test, persuasion, suasion, dissuasion, expostulation, objection, remonstrance, remonstration, contact, touch, traffic.

communication (noun)	discourse (noun)
something that is communicated by or to or between people or groups	an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information	extended verbal expression in speech or writing
a connection allowing access between persons or places	an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)

communication (verb)	discourse (verb)
	talk at length and formally about a topic
	carry on a conversation
	to consider or examine in speech or writing

Difference between communication and discourse

Words related to "communication"

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