conversation

con-ver-sa-tion · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    An informal talk between two or more people.

  2. 2.

    The action of talking with someone.

Forms

plural: conversations

Phrases & expressions

  • make conversation — to talk politely
  • strike up a conversation — to start talking to someone
  • in conversation with — while talking to
  • conversation piece — something that provokes discussion
  • conversation starter — topic to begin talking

Related words

Antonyms: monologue, silence
See also: chat, dialogue, discuss, talk

Etymology

From Latin "conversatio" meaning manner of living or dealings, from "conversari" (to associate with).