enlargement vs discourse

discourse vs enlargement

enlargement and discourse both are nouns.

enlargement is not a verb while discourse is a verb.

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

As nouns, discourse is a hypernym of enlargement; that is, discourse is a word with a broader meaning than enlargement:

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

Other hypernyms of enlargement include discussion, treatment.

enlargement (noun)	discourse (noun)
the act of increasing (something) in size or volume or quantity or scope	an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
a photographic print that has been enlarged	extended verbal expression in speech or writing
a discussion that provides additional information	an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)
the state of being enlarged

enlargement (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 enlargement and discourse

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