Conversation

Pronunciation: /ˌkɑnvərˈseɪʃən/

Definitions of conversation

noun a talk between two or more people in which thoughts, feelings, and ideas are expressed

Example Sentences

A1 I had a conversation with my friend about the weather.

A2 The conversation at the party was lively and engaging.

B1 During the conversation, we discussed our plans for the weekend.

B2 The conversation with the client was productive and led to a successful deal.

C1 The conversation with the professor delved deep into the topic of quantum physics.

C2 Her eloquent conversation skills impressed everyone at the conference.

Examples of conversation in a Sentence

formal The conversation at the conference was very enlightening.

informal I had a great conversation with my friend over coffee.

slang I overheard their conversation and it was juicy!

figurative The painting sparked a conversation between art enthusiasts.

Grammatical Forms of conversation

• past tense: conversed
• plural: conversations
• comparative: more conversational
• superlative: most conversational
• present tense: converses
• future tense: will converse
• perfect tense: have conversed
• continuous tense: is conversing
• singular: conversation
• positive degree: conversational
• infinitive: to converse
• gerund: conversing
• participle: conversing

Origin and Evolution of conversation

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'conversation' originated from the Latin word 'conversatio', which means 'to live with, to keep company with'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'conversation' evolved from simply 'living with or keeping company with' to also include verbal communication between people, leading to its modern usage to refer to a spoken exchange or dialogue between individuals.