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conversation

 

[ ˌkɒnvəˈseɪʃən ]

Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Noun

social interaction

A talk between two or more people, usually informal and spontaneous, often involving the exchange of ideas, opinions, and feelings.

Synonyms

chat, dialogue, discussion

Examples of usage

  • Let's have a conversation about our future plans.
  • She had a long conversation with her best friend over the phone.
  • I overheard their conversation about the upcoming project.
  • The conversation flowed smoothly throughout the evening.
  • We had a deep conversation about life and philosophy.
Context #2 | Noun

digital communication

An exchange of messages in a digital format, typically through text, audio, or video, often through online platforms or social media.

Synonyms

chat, digital dialogue, online discussion

Examples of usage

  • I had a conversation with my friend on a messaging app.
  • They had a virtual conversation via video call.
  • The online conversation turned into a heated debate.
  • She joined the conversation on the forum.

Translations

Translations of the word "conversation" in other languages:

🇵🇹 conversa

🇮🇳 बातचीत

🇩🇪 Gespräch

🇮🇩 percakapan

🇺🇦 розмова

🇵🇱 rozmowa

🇯🇵 会話 (かいわ)

🇫🇷 conversation

🇪🇸 conversación

🇹🇷 konuşma

🇰🇷 대화 (대화)

🇸🇦 محادثة

🇨🇿 konverzace

🇸🇰 konverzácia

🇨🇳 对话 (duìhuà)

🇸🇮 pogovor

🇮🇸 samtal

🇰🇿 әңгіме

🇬🇪 საუბარი

🇦🇿 söhbət

🇲🇽 conversación

Etymology

The word 'conversation' originated from the Latin word 'conversatio', meaning 'act of living or dwelling with'. It evolved through Old French and Middle English before adopting its current form in the English language. The concept of conversation has been essential for human interaction and communication throughout history, shaping relationships and fostering understanding among individuals.

See also: conversant, conversationalist, conversed, conversely, conversing.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #2,076, this word belongs to solid intermediate vocabulary. It's frequently used in both casual and formal contexts and is worth learning for better fluency.