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| conjunctive |
in grammar, of or denoting a conjunction or other word or phrase that connects words, phrases, clauses, or larger units of discourse or meaning, such as "still" and "in addition". [1/4 definitions] |
| discursive |
proceeding by reason rather than intuition, as an argument or discourse. [1/2 definitions] |
| homily |
any discourse offering moral advice or admonitions. [1/2 definitions] |
| -logue |
spoken or written discourse. |
| -logy |
writing; expression; discourse; collection of. [1/2 definitions] |
| meditation |
a piece of contemplative, philosophical writing or discourse. [1/2 definitions] |
| theme |
the central topic of a speech, discourse, sermon, essay, or other literary work. [1/3 definitions] |
| topic |
a general subject of conversation or other discourse. [1/3 definitions] |
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