conversation

CEFRA1

/ˌkɒn.vəˈseɪ.ʃn̩/

noun

Türkçe translations

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    An informal talk between two or more people.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    The back-and-forth play of the blades in a bout.

Examples

  • The main topic of conversation was Tom's new girlfriend.

  • The professor teaches English conversation.

At a glance

Sits at A1 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
5
Synonyms
5

Also pronounced

  • [ˌkʰɒɱ.vəˈseɪ.ʃn̩]
  • [ˌkʰɔɱ.vəˈsæɪ.ʃn̩]

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meanings

  1. Expression and exchange of individual ideas through talking with other people; also, a set instance or occasion of such talking.

  2. Dialogue or interaction regarding a topic.

  3. The protocol-based interaction between systems processing a transaction.

More examples

In context

  • Wit gives zest to conversation.

  • I had an interesting conversation with Nicolas yesterday about how much he's getting paid.

  • The interview is two straight hours in conversation with the senator.

Synonyms

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During the long dinner, the blank about politics became very heated.

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Origin

noun

From Middle English conversacioun, from Old French conversacion and its etymon, Latin conversātiōnem, accusative singular of conversātiō (“conversation”), from conversor (“abide, keep company with”). Doublet of conversazione. Morphologically converse + -ation.