discourse (subs.) Copy link Outline I. Conversation on any subject1. sermo, ōnis, m. (most general term)2. verba (neut. pl.)II. A set composition1. ōrātio (dimin. oratiuncula)2. concio or contio3. schŏla (of a philosophical kind4. acrŏāsis, is, f. (before a learned body)5. lĭbellus (as written) • discourse (subs.): I. Conversation on any subject: 1. sermo, ōnis, m. (most general term): various d., varius s., Virg.: Cic.: v. conversation. 2. verba (neut. pl.): to indulge in d., v. facere., Cic. II. A set composition: 1. ōrātio (dimin. oratiuncula): v. speech. 2. concio or contio: v. sermon, harangue. 3. schŏla (of a philosophical kind: σχολή): Cic. 4. acrŏāsis, is, f. (before a learned body): v. lecture. 5. lĭbellus (as written): v. treatise.