Discourse

noun/ˈdɪs.kɔːɹs/rhetoric

Definition

Written or spoken communication or debate.

Etymology

From Middle English discours, borrowed from Middle French discours (“conversation, speech”), from Latin discursus (“the act of running about”), from Latin discurrō (“run about”), from dis- (“apart”) + currō (“run”). Spelling modified by influence of Middle French cours (“course”). Doublet of discursus.

Synonyms

discussion, sermon, discuss, treatment, talk about

In a sentence

The discourse around AI safety has matured considerably.