conversation meaning: a talk between two

/ˌkɒnvəˈseɪʃən/

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Meaning

A talk between two or more people, where each person speaks in turn.

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Word origin

From Latin conversatio, meaning living or keeping company with people.

Origin: Latin
Root: conversatio
English cognates: converse

Grammar

Gender

Pluralconversations

Examples

"Have a conversation" is the usual way to say it.

noisy .

A conversation needs both people to hear each other.

"Conversations" is the plural form.

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This word is taught in chapter 13, lesson 3: conversation, ow, grand and 7 more words.