conversation
con·ver·sa·tion
noun
1.
the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.
Origin
From Middle English conversacioun, from Old French conversacion and its etymon, Latin conversātiōnem, accusative singular of conversātiō (“conversation”), from conversor (“abide, keep company with”). Displaced native Old English wordlaþu. Doublet of conversazione. Morphologically converse + -ation.
Phrases
- conversation analysis
- conversation heart
- conversation lozenge
- conversation piece
- conversation pit
- conversation set
- conversation stopper
- criminal conversation
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