Descuss vs. Discuss: What's the Difference?
Edited by Huma Saeed || By Sawaira Riaz || Published on October 15, 2023
"Descuss" is incorrect. The correct spelling is "Discuss," meaning to talk about a particular topic in detail.
Which is correct: Descuss or Discuss
How to spell Discuss?
Descuss is Incorrect
Discuss is Correct
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Key Differences
Remember that "Discuss" has only one 'e' and begins with 'di,' not 'de.'
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Oct 15, 2023
Think of the word “Discussion,” which clearly starts with “di.”
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Remember the phrase “Did I discuss that?” emphasizing the “di.”
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Think of the prefix "dis-" as in distance or distract.
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Oct 15, 2023
It's like "dissect" but with a "cuss" instead of a "sect."
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Oct 15, 2023
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Descuss and Discuss Definitions
Discuss
To talk or write about a subject in detail. Let's discuss our plans for the weekend.
To examine or consider a subject.
Harlon Moss
Sep 13, 2023
Discuss
The article discusses the environmental impacts.
To converse about; to debate.
Aimie Carlson
Sep 13, 2023
Discuss
They met to discuss business strategies.
To deliberate or consider, usually with another person.
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Sep 13, 2023
Discuss
To speak with another or others about; talk over
Discussed the matter briefly.
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Discuss
To examine or consider (a subject) in speech or writing
The book discusses the challenges that journalists face today.
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Discuss
To speak with another or others about something
As we discussed yesterday, the problem could have more than one solution.
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Discuss
To come to an agreement as a result of a discussion
As we discussed, you will clean your room before going out.
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Discuss
(transitive) To converse or debate concerning a particular topic.
Let's sit down and discuss this rationally.
I don't wish to discuss this further. Let's talk about something else.
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Discuss
To examine or search thoroughly; to exhaust a remedy against, as against a principal debtor before proceeding against the surety.
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Discuss
To break up; to disperse; to scatter; to dissipate; to drive away; - said especially of tumors.
Many arts were used to discuss the beginnings of new affection.
A pomade . . . of virtue to discuss pimples.
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Discuss
To shake; to put away; to finish.
All regard of shame she had discussed.
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Discuss
To examine in detail or by disputation; to reason upon by presenting favorable and adverse considerations; to debate; to sift; to investigate; to ventilate.
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Discuss
To deal with, in eating or drinking.
We sat quietly down and discussed a cold fowl that we had brought with us.
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Discuss
To examine or search thoroughly; to exhaust a remedy against, as against a principal debtor before proceeding against the surety.
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Discuss
To consider or examine in speech or writing;
The article covered all the different aspects of this question
The class discussed Dante's `Inferno'
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Discuss
Speak with others about (something); talk (something) over in detail; have a discussion;
We discussed our household budget
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Discuss
They discussed the issue privately.
To describe, explain, or state by detailing particulars.
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FAQs
Why is it called Discuss?
The term "Discuss" originates from Latin "discutere" meaning "to break up."
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Oct 15, 2023
Which conjunction is used with Discuss?
Conjunctions like "and" or "but" can be used, depending on the context.
Harlon Moss
Oct 15, 2023
What is the singular form of Discuss?
Discuss (it's a verb and does not have a singular/plural distinction).
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Is Discuss a vowel or consonant?
It's a word, containing both vowels and consonants.
Aimie Carlson
Oct 15, 2023
Which preposition is used with Discuss?
"About" as in "discuss about a topic."
Harlon Moss
Oct 15, 2023
Which article is used with Discuss?
"The" can be used with its noun derivative, discussion.
Aimie Carlson
Oct 15, 2023
Is the word Discuss imperative?
It can be, e.g., "Discuss the matter with him."
Harlon Moss
Oct 15, 2023
Which determiner is used with Discuss?
Determiners aren't typically used with verbs.
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