n. a state of gaining knowledge and understanding.

n. written or spoken communication or debate.

n. the mental action of acquiring knowledge.

n. a general idea or quality not tied to specific examples.

n. a statement that is put forward as a premise.

n. the use of symbols to represent ideas.

n. the art of effective speaking or writing.

n. a typical example or pattern of something.

n. the basic physical structures of a place.