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Added 9 October 2026

conversation

/ˌkɒn.vəˈseɪ.ʃn̩/ noun

In Latin: colloquium, sermō Wiktionary

noun Definition from WordNet 3.1, Princeton University. Pronunciation from Wiktionary, via Kaikki.org. More about conversation at Wordnik → Where our words come from →

The use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

Origin

From Middle English conversacioun, from Old French conversacion and its etymon, Latin conversātiōnem, accusative singular of conversātiō (“conversation”), from conversor (“abide, keep company with”). Displaced native Old English wordlaþu. Doublet of conversazione. Morphologically converse + -ation.

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