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Conversation

Talk between two or more people.

Conversation is a talk between two or more people.

Pronunciation

/kənvərˈseɪʃn/

Etymology

It comes from the Latin 'conversare,' meaning 'to turn about, to converse.'

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A conversation is when two or more people talk to each other, like chatting with a friend or having a discussion in class.

Fun Facts

The word 'conversation' comes from the Latin word 'conversare,' meaning 'to turn around, to move about'
Early conversations were often formal events with specific rules
Some languages have different words for talking to yourself versus talking to others

FAQ

What is a conversation? It's an exchange of ideas or information between people
Can conversations be written? Yes, they can happen through text messages or emails
What are some types of conversation? There's small talk, debates, and interviews

Synonyms — Similar or Related Terms

dialogue discussion talk

Hypernyms — Broader Categories

communication interaction

Hyponyms — Specific Examples

interview debate chat

Meronyms — Parts or Components

utterance exchange turn

Holonyms — Wholes or Groups

social interaction relationship

Indexes

communication social

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