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

In reality, three cartoons published by a French satirical magazine had been discussed in class, and Paty had said anyone who felt they might be offended did not have to stay.

From BBC

“Of the climate solutions which are being discussed at COP29, it's arguably one of the simplest ones.”

From BBC

We discussed his illustrious culinary journey, his deep love for fashion and his favorite Diwali dishes.

From Salon

In the Phoenix home of the Villalobos family, members across three generations discussed Donald Trump's decisive election victory with their friends.

From BBC

But as the New York Times' Paul Krugman has discussed at length while most people feel they're doing ok they believe the rest of the country is in terrible shape.

From Salon

Related Words

• cited
• quoted
• specified
• voiced