discourse vs expansion

expansion vs discourse

discourse and expansion both are nouns.

discourse is a verb but expansion is not a verb.

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

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

discourse: an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
expansion: a discussion that provides additional information

Other hyponyms of discourse include detail, dilation, consideration, talk, elaboration, enlargement.

discourse (noun)	expansion (noun)
an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic	the act of increasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope
extended verbal expression in speech or writing	adding information or detail
an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)	a discussion that provides additional information
	a function expressed as a sum or product of terms

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

Difference between discourse and expansion

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