question vs discourse

discourse vs question

question and discourse both are nouns.

question and discourse both are verbs.

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

As verbs, discourse is a hypernym of question; that is, discourse is a word with a broader meaning than question:

question: conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
discourse: carry on a conversation

Other hypernyms of question include converse.

question (noun)	discourse (noun)
uncertainty about the truth or factuality or existence of something	an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic
an instance of questioning	extended verbal expression in speech or writing
the subject matter at issue	an address of a religious nature (usually delivered during a church service)
a formal proposal for action made to a deliberative assembly for discussion and vote
a sentence of inquiry that asks for a reply
an informal reference to a marriage proposal

question (verb)	discourse (verb)
pose a question	talk at length and formally about a topic
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of	carry on a conversation
place in doubt or express doubtful speculation	to consider or examine in speech or writing
pose a series of questions to
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

Difference between question and discourse

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