discussed

[ dih-skuhst ]

adjective

1. having been talked or written about, especially in order to debate or explore solutions:

   The proposed new parking garage has been a widely discussed topic in recent months.

verb

1. the simple past tense and past participle of discuss ( def ).

Other Words From

• un·dis·cussed adjective
• well-dis·cussed adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of discussed¹

discuss ( def ) + -ed ²

Example Sentences

Sustainable agriculture is being discussed at the UN's climate summit, Cop29, in Azerbaijan this week.

From Salon

The issue is due to be discussed at a meeting between industry and ministers on Wednesday afternoon.

From BBC

We have discussed the root cause of the problem here, here and here.

From BBC

"The Indian and FBDGs being directly from government recommendations, the Mediterranean being widely discussed for its health benefits, and the EAT-Lancet diet being developed by subject matter experts."

From Science Daily

Although no peace negotiations have been discussed, US President-elect Trump has claimed he could end the war within 24 hours, without saying exactly how.

From BBC

Related Words

• cited
• quoted
• specified
• voiced