discussion

dis-cus-sion · noun

imported

Definitions

noun

  1. 1.

    A conversation or exchange of ideas about a particular topic.

  2. 2.

    The process of talking about something to reach a decision or exchange ideas.

  3. 3.

    A detailed treatment of a topic in speech or writing.

Related words

Antonyms: monologue, silence
See also: conversation, debate, discuss
Synonyms: conversation, debate, dialogue, talk

Etymology

From Old French discussion, from Latin discussio meaning "examination, investigation," from discutere meaning "to shake apart, scatter." First recorded in English in the 14th century.