Conversation meaning
The definition of a conversation is a sharing of thoughts and ideas.
An example of a conversation is two friends talking while having coffee together.
noun
The exchange of thoughts and feelings by means of speech or sign language.
Gifted in the art of conversation.
noun
Familiarity based on study or use.
noun
An instance of this.
Held a long conversation on the subject.
noun
Expression and exchange of individual ideas through talking with other people; also, a set instance or occasion of such talking. [from 16th c.]
I had an interesting conversation with Nicolas yesterday about how much he's getting paid.
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1749, Henry Fielding, Tom Jones, Folio Society 1973, p. 333.
The landlady therefore would by no means have admitted any conversation of a disreputable kind to pass under her roof.
noun
(nonstandard, intransitive) To engage in conversation (with).
verb
The act or an instance of talking together.
- Familiar talk; verbal exchange of ideas, opinions, etc.
- An informal conference on a problem or area of interest by representatives of governments, factions, etc.
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Sexual intercourse.
noun
Manner of living; behavior.
noun
Social intercourse.
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Origin of conversation
From Old French conversation, from Latin conversātiōnem, accusative singular of conversātiō (“conversation”), from conversor (“abide, keep company with”).