con·ver·sa·tion
ˌkän-vər-ˈsā-shən
1
a(1)
: oral exchange of sentiments, observations, opinions, or ideas
… we had talk enough but no conversation; there was nothing discussed.—Samuel Johnson
(2)
: an instance of such exchange : talk
a quiet conversation
b
: an informal discussion of an issue by representatives of governments, institutions, or groups
conversations among the senators
c
: an exchange similar to conversation
We had a conversation by email.
conversationally
adverb
con·ver·sa·tion·al
¦kän-vər-¦sā-shnəl
-shə-nᵊl
1
: inclined to converse : fond of or given to conversation
2
: of, for, characteristic of, or suited to conversation or oral communication
written in an easy informal conversational style
a conversational method of teaching by question and answer
conversational talent
conversationally
adverb
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“Conversation.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/conversation. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.
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