conversational

CEFRB2

/ˌkɒnvə(ɹ)ˈseɪʃənəl/

adjective

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In plain English

  1. 01

    adjective

    Relating to or suitable for ordinary informal talk.

  2. 02

    adjective

    Extra detail

    Involving a two-way exchange of messages, such as between a client and a server.

Examples

  • Discuss the basic procedures involved in the analysis of conversational interaction.

  • I took 2 semesters of conversational Arabic at the community college.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
5
Parts of speech
1
Citations
3

Deep Dive

adjective

Extra meanings

  1. Of, relating to, or in the style of a conversation; informal and chatty.

  2. Easy in conversation, chatty.

  3. Capable of engaging in conversation.

More examples

In context

  • My aim is to become conversational in German.

  • The patient is awake and conversational.

  • 2009, Journal of American Indian Education, Volumes 48-49, Center for Indian Education, page 35, This is the only way, she believes, students will become conversational enough in Navajo to pass on the language (NLА fieldnotes, July 2005).

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Origin

adjective

From conversation + -al.