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con⋅ver⋅sa⋅tion⋅al

[kon-ver-sey-shuh-nl]
–adjective
1. of, pertaining to, or characteristic of conversation: a conversational tone of voice.
2. able or ready to converse; given to conversation.

Origin:
1770–80; conversation + -al 1


con⋅ver⋅sa⋅tion⋅al⋅ly, adverb


1. See colloquial.
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con·ver·sa·tion   (kŏn'vər-sā'shən)   
n.  
    1. The spoken exchange of thoughts, opinions, and feelings; talk.

    2. An instance of this: held a long conversation on the subject.

  1. An informal discussion of a matter by representatives of governments, institutions, or organizations.

con'ver·sa'tion·al adj., con'ver·sa'tion·al·ly adv.
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