Kilo Lingo

/dɪˈskʌʃ.ən/

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Translation

A talk between people who share their ideas about something.

Word origin

From Latin discussio, from discutere, to shake apart - examining an idea by shaking it to pieces.

Origin
Latin
Root
discutere
English cognates
discuss

Examples

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We say have a discussion about something.

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Under discussion means people are still talking about it.

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In a discussion, everyone can give an opinion.

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This word is part of lesson 60.