disquisition
noun
dis·qui·si·tion
ˌdi-skwə-ˈzi-shən 
: a formal inquiry into or discussion of a subject : discourse
Examples of disquisition in a Sentence
a lengthy disquisition on foreign policy
Adam Smith's celebrated disquisition on the factors contributing to the wealth of nations.
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After half an hour of folksy disquisition, Petro finally got around to describing the conversation.
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Jon Lee Anderson, New Yorker, 15 Jan. 2026
Many readers certainly do struggle with the epic’s final part, which has its share of dense theological disquisitions.
—Eric Bulson, The Atlantic, 2 Jan. 2026
Much of Woodhouse’s disquisitions on health are pitched at the younger generation.
—Chris Cohen, Literary Hub, 11 Dec. 2025
As Schumer told it in his modest New York City apartment over gluten-free cookies (and disquisitions about digestive issues), he’s been in that place most of his adult life.
—Bret Stephens, The Mercury News, 22 Mar. 2025
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Jon Lee Anderson, New Yorker, 15 Jan. 2026
Many readers certainly do struggle with the epic’s final part, which has its share of dense theological disquisitions.
—Eric Bulson, The Atlantic, 2 Jan. 2026
Much of Woodhouse’s disquisitions on health are pitched at the younger generation.
—Chris Cohen, Literary Hub, 11 Dec. 2025
As Schumer told it in his modest New York City apartment over gluten-free cookies (and disquisitions about digestive issues), he’s been in that place most of his adult life.
—Bret Stephens, The Mercury News, 22 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for disquisition
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“Disquisition.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/disquisition. Accessed 28 Jan. 2026.
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