Word: 'conversation' • Extended Annotations

conversation

Extended Annotations

Ancestral Lore of conversation

mid-14^th century, "place where one lives or dwells"
from Old French conversacion "behavior, life, way of life, monastic life"

Latin conversatio "frequent use, turning around, constant practical experience, moving in place"

conversation noun

sexual intercourse
legal phrase criminal conversation, i.e., adultery as grounds for divorce or other action
an informal conference on a problem or area of interest by representatives of governments, factions, etc
familiar talk; verbal exchange of ideas, opinions, etc.
the act or an instance of talking together
Archaic: manner of living; behavior
Obsolete: familiarity based on study or use
Obsolete: social intercourse

Specific examples and quotes of conversation

The usage of the noun conversation is not recommended, due to the schism between the original meaning and socio-cultural usage.

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~☉~	lucid definition; added layer of lucidity, or aethereal context
⚜	classic definition
☣	artificium definition; usually words which have undergone a warped evolution, or a complete perversion of the original sense