conversation

The definition of a conversation is a sharing of thoughts and ideas.

(noun)

An example of a conversation is two friends talking while having coffee together.

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See conversation in Webster's New World College Dictionary

noun

  1. the act or an instance of talking together; specif.,
    1. familiar talk; verbal exchange of ideas, opinions, etc.
    2. an informal conference on a problem or area of interest by representatives of governments, factions, etc.
  2. sexual intercourse: now only in the legal phrase criminal conversation, i.e., adultery as grounds for divorce or other action
  3. Archaic manner of living; behavior
  4. Obsolete social intercourse
  5. Obsolete familiarity based on study or use

Origin: ME conversacioun < OFr conversation < L conversatio < pp. of conversari: see converse

See conversation in American Heritage Dictionary 4

noun
  1. a. The spoken exchange of thoughts, opinions, and feelings; talk.
    b. An instance of this: held a long conversation on the subject.
  2. An informal discussion of a matter by representatives of governments, institutions, or organizations.

Related Forms:

  • conˌver·saˈtion·al adjective
  • conˌver·saˈtion·al·ly adverb

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