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con·ver·sa·tion
I. \ˌkänvə(r)ˈsāshən\ noun
(-s)
Etymology: Middle English conversacioun, from Middle French conversation, from Latin conversation-, conversatio frequent abode in a place, intercourse, manner of life, from conversatus (past participle of conversari to associate with) + -ion-, -io -ion — more at converse
1. obsolete
a. : the action of living or dwelling in a place
< for our conversation is in heaven — Phil 3:20 (Authorized Version) >
b. : the action of living, associating, or having dealings with others
< my long … conversation with him, that continued to his death for twenty-three years — Gilbert Burnet >
c. : manner of living : conduct or behavior
< be ye holy in all manner of conversation — 1 Pet 1:15 (Authorized Version) >
d. : those with whom one associates : social circle : company
< you may know the man by the conversation he keeps — Thomas Shelton >
e. : occupation or association especially with an object of study or a subject : close acquaintance or intimacy
< experience in business and conversation in books — Francis Bacon >
2. : sexual intercourse — used especially in the phrase criminal conversation
3.
a.
(1) : oral exchange of sentiments, observations, opinions, ideas : colloquial discourse
< in casual conversation on the street corner >
< we had talk enough but no conversation; there was nothing discussed — Samuel Johnson >
(2) : an instance of conversational exchange : talk, colloquy
< had a long conversation with his friend >
b. archaic : a meeting or assembly for conversing or discussing:
(1) : a public conference or debate
(2) : an at home or reception : conversazione
c. : an informal exploratory discussion of an issue by diplomats of two or more governments or by officials or representatives of any institutions or groups
< diplomatic conversations >
< conversations among representatives of the colleges, business, and industry — H.D.Gideonse >
4. : conversation piece
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- make conversation
II. noun
: an exchange similar to conversation ; especially : real-time interaction with a computer especially through a keyboard |