Conversation Definition
kŏnvər-sāshən
conversations
noun
The exchange of thoughts and feelings by means of speech or sign language.
Gifted in the art of conversation.
American Heritage
The act or an instance of talking together.
Webster's New World
An instance of this.
Held a long conversation on the subject.
American Heritage
Sexual intercourse.
Webster's New World
Manner of living; behavior.
Webster's New World
Synonyms:
verb
(nonstandard, intransitive) To engage in conversation (with).
Wiktionary
idiom
make conversation
- to engage in light, informal conversation, often, specif., out of mere politeness
Webster's New World
Other Word Forms of Conversation
Noun
Singular:
conversationPlural:
conversationsIdioms, Phrasal Verbs Related to Conversation
Origin of Conversation
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From Old French conversation, from Latin conversātiōnem, accusative singular of conversātiō (“conversation”), from conversor (“abide, keep company with”).
From Wiktionary
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